In 2005, Ray Mears was involved in a serious accident while filming. The helicopter he and his camera crew were in struck the ground during a low-altitude maneuver. The aircraft broke apart and came to a halt after rolling, and although the fuel tank ruptured and spilled fuel over the crew, a fire was miraculously avoided. One crew member suffered serious injuries, while the others, including Mears, escaped without major harm.
Mears's personal life has also seen significant moments of resilience. He married Rachel in 1992, and the couple shared a life together until Rachel passed away from breast cancer in 2006. He later remarried and now resides in Sussex with his second wife, Ruth, and her son.
Ray Mears continues to be a respected figure in the fields of bushcraft, outdoor survival, and nature education. Through decades of teaching, broadcasting, and business, he has championed the importance of understanding and respecting the natural world. His extensive contributions have not only brought bushcraft into the mainstream but have also inspired a generation to reconnect with nature through practical knowledge and conservation-minded values.
Return to the previous page| Height: | N/A |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Profession: | English woodsman |
| Salary: | N/A |
| Date of Birth: | February 7, 1964 (age 54 years) |
| Nationality: | British |
| T.V. Show(s): | Ray Mears' Bushcraft, Ray Mears' World of Survival |
| Twitter: | Ray Mears & Woodlore (@Ray_Mears) · Twitter |
| Birth Place: | Coulsdon and Purley Urban District |
| Spouse: | Ruth Mears (m. 2009), Rachel Mears (m. 2005–2006) |
| Education: | Reigate Grammar School |
| Parents: | Leslie John Mears, Dorothy Mears |
| Net Worth 2021: | 1 million |
