Dear MEL Topic Readers,
You come across a bear. Your next move is very important. Do you know what to do?
Now it’s fall in the northern hemisphere. It is a good season to hike or camp in the mountain. It is also an important season for bears to get as much food as possible to prepare for hibernation. So, you may have a higher chance to encounter bears if you walk or stay in the mountain. Though such chances are still rare, rare doesn't equal never. Then do you know what you to do if you encounter a wild bear? The first thing you need to know is that bears don’t want to meet humans either. If you don’t threaten them, they usually ignore you or let you go. Here are some tips from experts in case of a bear encounter.
- Don't be alarmed if a bear stands on its hind legs; it's not considered an aggressive move.
- Don’t run or climb a tree. Bears can do them faster and better.
- Don’t play dead if it’s a black bear but play dead if it’s a grizzly bear.
- Avoid eye contact and move away slowly.
- If it doesn’t go away, try making loud noises and waving your arms to make you look larger.
If none of the above-mentioned tips works and the bear is going to attack you, fight back, aim for the face!
Enjoy reading the article and learn the safety measures you can take in case you encounter a wild bear.
You come across a bear. Your next move is very important. Do you know what to do?
Now it’s fall in the northern hemisphere. It is a good season to hike or camp in the mountain. It is also an important season for bears to get as much food as possible to prepare for hibernation. So, you may have a higher chance to encounter bears if you walk or stay in the mountain. Though such chances are still rare, rare doesn't equal never. Then do you know what you to do if you encounter a wild bear? The first thing you need to know is that bears don’t want to meet humans either. If you don’t threaten them, they usually ignore you or let you go. Here are some tips from experts in case of a bear encounter.
- Don't be alarmed if a bear stands on its hind legs; it's not considered an aggressive move.
- Don’t run or climb a tree. Bears can do them faster and better.
- Don’t play dead if it’s a black bear but play dead if it’s a grizzly bear.
- Avoid eye contact and move away slowly.
- If it doesn’t go away, try making loud noises and waving your arms to make you look larger.
If none of the above-mentioned tips works and the bear is going to attack you, fight back, aim for the face!
Enjoy reading the article and learn the safety measures you can take in case you encounter a wild bear.
https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/bear-encounters-prevent-attacks-wellness/index.html
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