Armed guards surround Bundy, supporters fear imminent threat

Local rancher Cliven Bundy may have his cattle back, but his supporters say they are still preparing for an imminent threat. Militia groups from all over the country say they are flocking to the Bundy ranch to protect the family from a feared federal government raid. The Bureau of Land Management allowed Bundy to release his cattle Saturday, after they felt threatened. Bundy now has a whole contingent of armed guards surrounding him 24 hours a day. "They're just there, trying to make sure something crazy doesn't happen to him," Bundy's son Ammon Bundy said. His security detail and family feel he is someone to be protected because of what the federal government could do. "There were snipers on the hills and armed guards and you know, military forces with cameras all over." Ammon Bundy said. Cliven Bundy fears that the government could gather up again because they never reached a formal deal. He is also trying to determine whether federal agents damaged any of his cattle before they released them. The BLM only allowed the family to open up the gate of the pen where the animals were being held because officers were afraid of violence. As of now, no one has cleared him to take back his cattle for good. Taking the stage to address supporters Monday, Bundy was quickly obscured behind his guards. The detail told 8 News NOW they are now patrolling the area 24 hours a day looking for federal snipers...more