Hiker snapped pictures of bear before fatal attack in West Milford

[Lost His Smile]

There's actually a trend where hikers take selfies with bears .

Ive had dreams where there would be bears on my property trying to get into my house. In the dreams I would try to outrun them but I know in real life that the bear would catch up and maul me to death .

 

[Canon]

Don't go into the wild without some kind of firearm...cross bow...something

pretty much

humans invented weapons for a reason

 

[He Who Posts Well]

You don't have to outrun a bear, just everyone else.

 

[Mr.Forte]

The bear went bear. Hope they don't try to persecute him. Hiker probably was high on drugs and instigated the whole thing. Quick, someone find his IG page and post pics of him throwing up gang signs or pissing on a Smokey the Bear poster. Thugs

I see what you did there, lol

 

[Lucky_Lefty]

White folks I work with are desperately trying to get me to go on an overnight safari or go to this one reserve where you can pet lions and shyt. Sounds like a setup to me.

 

[Lucky_Lefty]

Shoulda tried to reason with it and then dip out like these dudes

I would have been done at the 3:44 mark. All u would see is a cloud of dust and me yelling "nikka I'M GONE!!!!"

 

[NobodyReally]

I'm not going to lie. I love camping, and I still am not sure how I would handle this confrontation. Logically, I know what I'm supposed to do. Like I know that running is not a good move. They say you're supposed to slowly back into a place of safety, but what can you do if you're in the open woods? Play dead? He may try to take you home as dinner for his cubs.

 

[Mr.Forte]

I'm not going to lie. I love camping, and I still am not sure how I would handle this confrontation. Logically, I know what I'm supposed to do. Like I know that running is not a good move. They say you're supposed to slowly back into a place of safety, but what can you do if you're in the open woods? Play dead? He may try to take you home as dinner for his cubs.

Stand your GROUND and show a whole lot of CONFIDENCE

 

[NobodyReally]

Stand your GROUND and show a whole lot of CONFIDENCE

I'm talking about the difference between knowledge and instinct. Running is just as stupid as standing there. Two things bears do better than humans - run and climb trees.

 

[Mr.Forte]

I'm talking about the difference between knowledge and instinct. Running is just as stupid as standing there. Two things bears do better than humans - run and climb trees.

If you give them the stare of DEATH

And stand your ground

You will have better chances then if you were to run

Animals SMELL FEAR

SO DON'T SHOW ANY

 

[NobodyReally]

If you give them the stare of DEATH

And stand your ground

You will have better chances then if you were to run

Animals SMELL FEAR

SO DON'T SHOW ANY

That's only partially correct tho'.

If you see a bear:

• Keep your distance and allow the bear every opportunity to avoid you.
• If the bear continues to approach you, it is most likely trying to identify what you are. Remain calm. A standing bear is usually curious, not threatening.
• Identify yourself by talking in a normal voice.
• Try to back away slowly at a diagonal angle. If the bear follows, stop and hold your ground.
• Don't run. Bears can reach speeds of 35 mph, and like dogs, they will chase fleeing animals.
• If the bear gets too close, wave your arms, raise your voice, and be more aggressive. Never make high-pitched squeals or attempt to sound like a bear.

What to do if the bear makes contact:

• If you are attacked by a grizzly bear, fall to the ground and play dead. Typically a bear will break off its attack once the threat is removed. Remain motionless as long as possible.
• If you are attacked by a black bear, fight back vigorously. Throw stones.

 

[mbewane]

just let go brehs

Damn breh

 

[Mr.Forte]

That's only partially correct tho'.

If you see a bear:

• Keep your distance and allow the bear every opportunity to avoid you.
• If the bear continues to approach you, it is most likely trying to identify what you are. Remain calm. A standing bear is usually curious, not threatening.
• Identify yourself by talking in a normal voice.
• Try to back away slowly at a diagonal angle. If the bear follows, stop and hold your ground.
• Don't run. Bears can reach speeds of 35 mph, and like dogs, they will chase fleeing animals.
• If the bear gets too close, wave your arms, raise your voice, and be more aggressive. Never make high-pitched squeals or attempt to sound like a bear.

What to do if the bear makes contact:

• If you are attacked by a grizzly bear, fall to the ground and play dead. Typically a bear will break off its attack once the threat is removed. Remain motionless as long as possible.
• If you are attacked by a black bear, fight back vigorously. Throw stones.

I know what I'm talking about and I don't have to google it either

That was all true though

But your best bet is to bring a high powered weapon

Animals know what a weapon is, they ain't stupid

They have seen plenty of their friends and family members taken down around hunting season

 

[god shamgod]

put this gory graphic shyt in spoilers man

 

[NobodyReally]

I know what I'm talking about and I don't have to google it either

That was all true though

But your best bet is to bring a high powered weapon

Animals know what a weapon is, they ain't stupid

They have seen plenty of their friends and family members taken down around hunting season

Now you have me curious. Have you ever been in this situation?

BTW, I think you're probably right about having a weapon on you. The problem is, in some states, it's illegal to have said weapon on you, and park rangers and camping sites usually require that you check those or don't bring them at all unless it's a permit-and-carry state.