The Bushman at San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf has died

[qwertyq]

Always good for a laugh. RIP Bushman, your antics were greatly appreciated by me.

http://www.ktvu.com/news/news/local/fishermans-wharf-tourist-icon-dies-heart-ailment/ndmWy/

Fisherman’s Wharf tourist icon dies of heart ailment

SAN FRANCISCO —

For 30 years Gregory Jacobs spent his days at Fisherman's Wharf hiding behind branches, often up against a trash can, silently waiting for unsuspecting tourists to come by.

When they did, and when they least expected it, he would push those branches towards them, often giving them a little growl. Almost always, without fail, they would jump scream and run.

It is one of those iconic San Francisco experiences. Few people can forget a run-in with the bushman.

But Jacobs hadn't been in his usual spot lately. He's been in and out the hospital with heart problems. Last Sunday, his family told KTVU, his heart finally gave out and Jacobs passed away.

[snooper2]

1. I came across those videos just the other day!

Not sure if this is a copycat or the original

[stopbush]

3. That's a copycat.

[stopbush]

2. So long, Bushman.

I never got the full effect of the Bushman, because the first time I saw him in action I was approaching from his backside. I saw him jump out at pedestrians who were approaching him from the front. Sort of like seeing the magic from the viewpoint of the magician.

[Pretzel_Warrior]

4. RIP! He startled my wife when we were there in 98

And we got to see him scare other tourists in subsequent visits with family. There are lots of entertaining street performers in that area.

[alcibiades_mystery]

5. I got got...late Autumn 1997

[qwertyq]

6. He got me Summer of 1999

[kimbutgar]

7. So sad he was a treasure for SF visitors that enhanced their visit

Whenever I went to the wharf I enjoyed watching him scare the gullible tourists. The last time I was at the wharf I didn't't see him though. Watching him from window at Joe's crab shack was entertaining.