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2. Bear spray - Wikipedia

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   Bear spray is a very effective deterrent when used properly. In a 2008 review of bear attacks in Alaska from 1985 to 2006, Smith et al. found that bear spray stopped a bear's "undesirable behavior" in 92% of cases. Further, 98% of persons using bear spray in close-range encounters escaped uninjured. [11]

3. How to survive a bear attack – or better yet, avoid one ...

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   A Brigham Young University study in 2008 found spray more effective than a firearm. And spray doesn’t permanently harm a bear. Some people like to carry bear bells on their hikes, hoping the ...

4. Bear danger - Wikipedia

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   Bear attack deterrent spray (active ingredient: 0.857% capsaicin) Bear spray, a form of pepper spray, is the most effective defense against attacking bears. [9] [10] Although this claim has been disputed because of the 83 incidents in the Smith study [10] only 18 cases involved an aggressive bear, and of those 18 only 9 involved a charging bear ...

5. Why You Should Never Try to Out-Run a Grizzly Bear - AOL

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   Tip #5: Use Bear Spray. If you’re biking or using a trail where people have spotted bears before, carrying bear spray is crucial. The substance is one of the most effective deterrents against ...

6. Bear attack - Wikipedia

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   Most bear attacks result from hunters suddenly appearing in front of them, startling a bear into an instinctive act of aggression. A bear's first reaction upon detecting a human is to run away. [3] Fergus lists a few possible causes for this instinctive reaction, each a speculation or theory based more on intuition rather than physical evidence.

7. A black bear was seen near this popular Puyallup trail. Here ...

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   If a bear makes contact, fight back and don’t play dead. Bear spray can also help, according to the police department’s social media post. Black bear spotted near Gig Harbor park.