Some scientific articles say that the most important thing when you meet a bear is to keep calm, don't look at the bear, and don't make a sudden move. Most of the time, bears are not aggressive. They often just stand up and see if you pose a threat to it. At this time, staring, running and screaming may cause its uneasiness and attack. You should calmly take a few seconds to assess the surrounding environment, determine the escape route, and then leave slowly.
Bears are actually timid animals, and most people choose to avoid them when they know that someone is nearby. People in distress in the wild usually invade bear territory or pose a threat to them.
Extended data:
The probability of a person being attacked by a bear is very low. According to the death data of man-bear conflict shown in public information, during the 30 years from 1980 to 2009, a total of 33 people in the United States died under the clutches of black bears; 36 people died in the clutches of the grizzly bear (1.2 person/year). Together, 2.2 people are killed by bears every year.
Matters needing attention in forest tourism:
1. Before traveling, study whether this area is inhabited by grizzly bears or black bears; If you have a plan for hiking and camping, you should carefully search for information, contact the park patrol, see if there is any bear activity in this area recently, ask the visitor center if there are any bears' favorite foods such as wild blueberries and blackberries in this area, and avoid these areas.
2, reduce the smell: do not spray irritating things on your body, including perfume, mosquito repellent and so on. Food should be packaged and sealed.
3. Suggest the existence of the bear itself: make as much noise as possible when walking, talk to people, and use trekking poles. Try not to walk alone; For fast sports such as cross-country running or mountain biking, it is best to wear a bear bell with you, so that you can make a sound at any time to warn the bear of your existence.
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