Nothing can be more startling than spotting a bear on a hiking trail or worse in your neighborhood.
They would like to be able to just leave.
In Suburban parameters
Black bears in suburban parameters are not as nervous, he says.
They’re more habituated to people (and) some of them are conditioned to human food.
They’re just waiting (and) they’re calling for their mom.
have a go at escape to a secure place such as a car or building.
If escape is not possible, take a stab at fight back using any object available.
Concentrate your kicks and blows on the bear’s face and muzzle.
Lay flat on your stomach with your hands clasped behind your neck.
Spread your legs to make it harder for the bear to turn you over.
Remain still until the bear leaves the area, NPS states.
Fighting back usually increases the intensity of such attacks.
However, if the attack persists, fight back vigorously.
Use whatever you have at hand to hit the bear in the face.
