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Kodiak01 t1_isptpd2 wrote

PSA:

If you encounter a black bear and can not safely and calmly remove yourself and others to safety, here is what you do:

  1. Face the bear directly. Do not approach or run.

  2. Make yourself look as large and imposing as possible. If you have anything large to wave around to make yourself look bigger, don't hesitate to use it.

  3. Make yourself LOUD. Yell at the bear forcefully. Have noisy things to bang together, go to town with them.

  4. In the rare case that a black bear does attack, do not play dead! They'll maul you to death. You need to fight back. Aim for the eyes, throat and genitals. Just like a street fight, there are NO rules.

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NoMoLerking t1_isqatv4 wrote

Seems like throwing a 10 year old at it also works.

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Illustratedbytony t1_isshxzu wrote

Says the Kodiak bear 😒

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Kodiak01 t1_issiy0d wrote

Kodiaks are brown bears. You really don't want to do any of the above with a brown bear. For brown bears (which are characterized by a large muscular hump on the upper back, you DO want to play dead.

If you have a backpack, leave it on. Lie on your stomach with your hands clasped behind your neck. Spread your legs wide to make it as hard as possible for the bear to turn you over. Stay in this position for at least 20 minutes after you believe the bear to be gone.

Whatever you do, do NOT run. Brown bears can reach speeds of up to 35mph; you'll only die tired.

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Kolzig33189 t1_ist1196 wrote

Also of important note, there are no brown/grizzly bears in CT, their territory is west of the Rockies. So if you think you see a grizzly bear, you’re wrong.

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FFPatrick t1_istl9wz wrote

What about a mountain lion?

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devo1138 t1_isu5uyf wrote

Just do what you would do as if it were a golden retriever.

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Kodiak01 t1_ist1kl3 wrote

Well, there is one...

I have been given that nickname independently by 3 people in three different decades, none of which knew each other. Something having to do with my general temperament. On the other hand, when I run I look like a reject from the Special Olympics...

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Extended_Shlong t1_istquuc wrote

Remember, as a last resort, FIGHT. But low blows will NOT be tolerated!

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