A man aged 58 was killed July 28, 2010 by a bear while camping in Yellowstone in a popular area on the edge of the wonderful park. Two others were wounded in separate attacks by bears on the same night near the site of the fatal accident. Officials do not know if it's a grizzly or black bear that was responsible for the attacks, but in all three cases, the bear was not provoked thought.
bear populations in North America almost tripled in the last ten years andEncounters with bears are much more frequently reported as a result. Many are not aware that the Northern Black Bear numerous and often more deadly than larger, less frequent and Grizzly Bear. Bears blacks are much more likely to kill and eat their human victims of grizzly bears, which rely on often the scene of an attack after their victims are dead and believe, eliminates any threat.
lovers of outdoor activities should take to heart and carry Bear spray when outdoorsin areas where bears have been sighted in residential areas. In 2008 in the residential area of Coquitlam BC outside of Vancouver, a black bear wandered into the courtyard of 35 years, Katy Yin while he was gardening. A neighbor heard her screams and rushed outside to find a bear mauling Ms. Yin, open your scalp for causing serious head and face hurt when he was forced to fight for their lives. Other neighbors were attracted by the noise and managed to force the door away from theirthrowing rocks and other objects. The bear was later killed by local police, as he continued to act aggressively and refused to leave the scene as neighbors continue to save throwing stones in an attempt to Katy Yin.
Tony Hamilton, a large carnivore specialist with the BC Environment Ministry, said bear attacks are normally defensive in nature, but some bears can be predatory.
This was just a bear of a growing number of attacks in populated areas. As urban sprawl moves everout with people and are forced commitment cut in every area. With the increasing population of bears, these meetings are becoming more aggressive with people more often on the losing end of a conflict. This is due in part to the fact that we are ill-suited to conflicts with bears, which have at least as strong teeth and claws.
Bear spray is the most recommended defense against bears, a bear as discouraged from pursuing a charge or attack and is notKill or injure the animal. A note: a wounded bear is a dangerous bear, if a person shoots, but only wounds a bear, it is certainly in a future attack when it comes to people. The bear most likely die of infection after a gunshot wound, causing a slow and painful death for the bear. Not the best result.
Bears and people cross that is safe, but be prepared for such a meeting can make a difference if youDistance from a meeting or not.
You should wear worn Bear spray in a Velcro belt case or on a belt or shoulder strap of a backpack left - the right hand. This is very important and leads it may seem inconvenient, but they are able to move blinding speed in an attack on an even remotely close to having a man with a loaded gun before he can make a shot. It is recommended to design and remove the safety clip from the practice, 9 ozSpray, so ready to pull the trigger until you can do so without any party, the entire maneuver. Speed and accuracy are important in the case of an unexpected encounter. Last but not least, be aware when you are in the forest. Surprise encounters happen and not being aware can save lives.
