All articles tagged with #bear encounter
Originally Published 3 months ago — by BBC Wildlife Magazine
A hiker in Alaska captured a tense encounter with a mother grizzly bear and her cubs on video, highlighting the importance of staying calm and practicing bear awareness to avoid attacks, as grizzlies are generally not aggressive unless provoked or defending their young.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by PetHelpful
A woman recounts her terrifying encounter with two juvenile grizzly bears in Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park, where she remained calm, used bear spray, and escaped unharmed, highlighting the importance of preparedness and calmness in bear encounters.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
A woman and her dog in Maple Grove, Minnesota, were chased by a bear after encountering three bears rummaging through their trash. Home security footage shows the dog escaping and the woman running to safety. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources advises making loud noises to scare bears away and removing food sources that could attract them.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Whiskey Riff
Skiers and snowboarders at Heavenly Resort in South Lake Tahoe, California, had close encounters with a black bear crossing the slopes. Video footage shows the bear charging across the path, narrowly missing some skiers. In another incident in Romania, a skier was chased by a bear down the mountain, but managed to escape by ditching his bag. Both incidents highlight the importance of being aware of wildlife in bear country and taking precautions for safety.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Daily Mail
A viral video shows tourists sprinting towards a mama bear and her cubs at Yellowstone National Park, with one man even carrying a child in his arms. The incident has sparked backlash on social media, with many criticizing the group's reckless behavior. While the bears were startled and ran away, people pointed out that the situation could have ended differently. This incident highlights the need for wildlife safety education and adherence to park guidelines to protect both visitors and animals.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WATE 6 On Your Side
Rich Mountain Road in the Cades Cove area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park has been closed indefinitely after a visitor had a close encounter with a habituated bear. The park aims to protect both visitors and bears by preventing intentional feeding and conditioning of bears to human food. Bears are approaching vehicles in search of food during this critical time when their primary food sources are scarce. The park urges responsible behavior and provides tips on how to prevent bear incidents and ensure safety in bear habitat.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NPR
A woman was found dead on the Buttermilk Trail, located outside Yellowstone National Park, in an apparent bear encounter. Grizzly bear tracks were discovered at the scene, prompting an ongoing investigation. The area has been closed for human and bear safety. Authorities advise taking precautions, such as carrying bear spray and traveling in groups, to minimize the risk of bear encounters. Feeding bears is illegal and poses a safety risk for both humans and bears.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BBC
A woman was found dead near Yellowstone National Park in Montana, with tracks from a grizzly bear discovered close to her body. While the cause of death has not been confirmed, it is believed to be an apparent bear encounter. Montana's grizzly populations have been increasing, prompting warnings from authorities about the heightened danger and the need for visitors to carry bear spray and secure food and rubbish. The area where the woman was found has been temporarily closed.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC Montana
A woman was found dead after an apparent bear encounter in the Buttermilk Trail area of the Custer-Gallatin National Forest in Montana, according to the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks.