Inventor of the Bear-Proof Suit

Troy Hurtubise was an outdoorsman famous for developing the Ursus suit, a custom armour that would let him study grizzly bears up close. Though his invention appeared highly effective, the general public's reaction ranged from distant fascination to outright mockery - leading Troy on a mission to prove to the world that his countless other inventions would be revolutionary.

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