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If it’s a black bear, the NPS and Pratt have a clear message: Do not run. Do not play dead. “You want to stand your ground with black bears.
A bear attack is an attack by a bear on another animal, although it usually refers to a bear attacking a human or domestic pet. Bear attacks are of particular concern for those who are in bear habitats. They can be fatal and often hikers, campers, fishers, and others in bear country take precautions against bear attacks.
Bear danger is the risk encountered by humans and their pets or livestock when interacting with bears and the potential of an attack from bears. Although most bears are apex predators in their own habitat, most do not, under normal circumstances, hunt and feed on humans.
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Myth: Play dead during a bear attack. This is never a good option; instead, if a bear is truly attacking you, it is best to fight back and never run. You can fight back by punching, throwing rocks ...
A black bear eats a Kokanee salmon it caught in the Taylor Creek in October 2017 in South Lake Tahoe. A woman in Downieville, Calif., was fatally attacked by a black bear in November.
The bear first attacked Chapman's friend, who initially resisted, but left him alone after he played dead. The bear then attacked Chapman, who fought back and was quickly killed. Chapman's friend sustained serious injuries, but was able to hike out for help. The grizzly bear that attacked and her three cubs were soon found and killed. [229] [230]
Black bear sightings are common in Yosemite; hundreds of them live in the park. But attacks — or accidental collisions, as appears to have happened in this case — are rare.