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MAN FENDS OFF CHARGING BEAR ENCOUNTER CAPTURED ON CAMERA ON JULY FOURTH

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“MAN FENDS OFF CHARGING BEAR ENCOUNTER CAPTURED ON CAMERA ON JULY FOURTH”

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Most bear charges are actually 'bluff charges' that stop short!

Wildlife experts and the National Park Service advise standing firm: running triggers a bear's pursuit instinct. Studies show over 80% of bear charges are bluffs, meaning the bear stops before making contact.

Topic poll · all networksWildlife experts say most bear charges are 'bluffs.' What % rarely make contact?

  1. About 50%
  2. About 70%
  3. About 90%
  4. About 99%
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About 90%

Topic poll · all networksWhat's the best way to handle a charging bear?

  • Stand firm & make noise 0%
  • Slowly back away 0%
  • Climb the nearest tree 0%
  • Play dead immediately 0%

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Standing your ground is the RIGHT move in a bear encounter!

Wildlife experts say running from a black bear triggers its chase instinct. The NPS recommends making yourself look large, speaking firmly, and never turning your back — exactly what saved this man.

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