How Do You Escape From A Bear?
There is nothing quite as fantastic as seeing a bear in its element, in the great outdoors. However, an amazing wilderness experience can quickly turn bad if that same bear gets too close. Fortunately, human attacks are rare, and while coming face to face with these large and powerful creatures may seem like a deadly experience, you can escape if you play your cards right. Stand up tall and straight, even if the bear is coming towards you. Look as large as possible, lifting your arms and holding tree branches or clothing to make you seem larger than life. Do not run, rather back away slowly as you wave your arms and shout in a loud, confident voice. Keep the bear in sight, but do not look him directly in the eyes. Avoid playing dead, crouching or showing fear and vulnerability unless the bear seems more curious than predatory. Stand your ground, as most bear attacks are more an attempt to scare you than to hurt you. The majority of bears will get bored or scared and turn around before
