This picture was in our local paper yesterday.
Cathy and Anna Morzinski. Used with permission.
Two hikers were climbing out of the canyon when they encountered the bear. Guess who turned around and went another way?
August 7, 2021
Guess Who Turned Around?
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kinda too scary to even think about! wonder if it was picturing…
“mmm… LUNCH!”
yikes!
Apparently no one was hurt. 🙂
Smart people.
Yes, they walked calmly instead of running.
The bear? I was always told to NEVER turn your back on a wild animal, to back away instead, so I think the bear left.
No, the humans walked back down but didn’t run. The bear followed them for a bit but it turned out fine.
It followed them…the bear would find more than footprints on the path then!!!
wow!
Yes! I used to go walking alone on some of the trails, but I wouldn’t do it now just in case.
I’m with Annie. I think the bear turned the other cheek….
No, but it still turned out fine.
I may have passed out before I was able to run!
😀
yes, that was the best thing to do and what i would do also. never having seen a bear, i have heard many times do not turn and RUN, which is what i would want to do. he is a cutie
It’s important not to run, it triggers a prey drive. But it would be hard. 🙂
We once had a bear walk into our campsite when we were backpacking with our 3-year old daughter. Talk about scary! Fortunately it left then so did we. Later a ranger told us it carried off three packs that night from other campsites but didn’t injure anyone.
Wow! Now that would really be scary. The main thing is to keep all food well away from your tent. No snacks in bed!
Well I know if it was me out there, I would have turned around and got the heck out of there.
Yes, but slowly. 🙂
Wise decision, although that bear is handsome!!!
It’s a great picture. When I talked to one of the women to ask for permission to use it she was still thrilled about the experience.