bouche Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 I pulled this off of a US bear info site. If you have a close encounter with a bear while camping, canoeing, at Bluesfest (different bears there), follow these instructions.Close Encounters: What to doIf you see a bear, avoid it if you can. Give the bear every opportunity to avoid you. If you do encounter a bear at close distance, remain calm. Attacks are rare. Chances are, you are not in danger. Most bears are interested only in protecting food, cubs or their "personal space." Once the threat is removed, they will move on. Remember the following:Identify YourselfLet the bear know you are human. Talk to the bear in a normal voice. Wave your arms. Help the bear recognize you. If a bear cannot tell what you are, it may come closer or stand on its hind legs to get a better look or smell. A standing bear is usually curious, not threatening. You may try to back away slowly diagonally, but if the bear follows, stop and hold your ground.Don't RunYou can't outrun a bear. They have been clocked at speeds up to 35 mph, and like dogs, they will chase fleeing animals. Bears often make bluff charges, sometimes to within 10 feet of their adversary, without making contact. Continue waving your arms and talking to the bear. If the bear gets too close, raise your voice and be more aggressive. Bang pots and pans. Use noisemakers. Never imitate bear sounds or make a high-pitched squeal.If AttackedIf a bear actually makes contact, surrender! Fall to the ground and play dead. Lie flat on your stomach, or curl up in a ball with your hands behind your neck. Typically, a bear will break off it's attack once it feels the threat has been eliminated. Remain motionless for as long as possible. If you move, and the bear sees or hears you, it may return and renew its attack. In rare instances, particularly with black bears, an attacking bear may perceive a person as food. If the bear continues biting you long after you assume a defensive posture, it likely is a predatory attack. Fight back vigorously. :susel: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backbacon Posted June 14, 2010 Report Share Posted June 14, 2010 I already learned everything I need to know about bear defense from that new Hugh Grant/JSP RomCom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Zimmy Posted June 14, 2010 Report Share Posted June 14, 2010 If the bear continues biting you long after you assume a defensive posture, it likely is a predatory attack. Fight back vigorously. :susel: how long do you think you should wait...5 bites? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-towns Posted June 14, 2010 Report Share Posted June 14, 2010 remember Troy Hurtubise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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