[at-l] out-running bears

[papa_bear_nyc@yahoo.com (Papa Bear)]

The poster did not say she would outrun the BEAR, but that she would outrun
the other CAMPERs

Old story:
    Camper #1: I hear you can't outrun a bear?
    Camper #2: I don't need to outrun the bear, I just need to outrun you.

Pb

----- Original Message -----
From: "t." <tjfort@netdoor.com>
To: <at-l@backcountry.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2002 11:04 AM
Subject: Re: [at-l] out-running bears


> seriously...
>
> I thought it was bad to attempt to out run a bear.???
>
> first of all, it can't be done.  bears are REAL fast.  Much faster than
most
> humans.
>
> secondly, if confronted by a bear either
>
> a. if it's a black bear ... make noise, stand your ground and fight back.
>
> or
>
> b. if it's a grizzly ... other than the obvious KYAGB,  lay down and cover
> your neck & head and pray for the best.
>
> ???



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