Re: [pct-l] bears

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<<>There is a similar plain-English sign at the top of Nevada Falls in
Yosemite
>that reads, "Stay back from the water's edge. If you slip and go over the
>waterfall, you will die."
>
>And yet, there were 4 people that went over the falls (and died) that year
>('95).


Maybe they couldn't read English!  Or maybe candidates for the Darwin Award!

"Strider"   <<

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I say, take down the signs and tear down the parking lots. To eliminate
such tragic accidents, do not link the cities directly to the natural
attractions. Simple solution in theory, whole host of benefits, none too
likely to happen.

- Blister>
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