5. Bears
They weren’t in the top 24 list on the video, but black bears and grizzly bears are not to be trifled with. Either of these animals could injure or kill you, and you need to be prepared to deal with each of them in different ways.
BLACK BEARS: These bears tend to be timid and will spend a lot of time tracking you. They also want an easy source of food. So if you stand your ground and make a lot of noise, they’re likely to run away in search of easier prey.
If that doesn’t happen, you can use bear pepper spray for self-defense. You should also protect your neck and face and speak to the bear in a calm, soothing voice if it begins to charge at you.
GRIZZLY BEARS: This is where things get tricky; you SHOULD NOT stand your ground and be loud with a grizzly. Instead, if the bear is just watching you, back away out of the area slowly.
If an attack occurs, though, roll into a ball, protect your throat, face and the back of your neck while playing dead. You may also be able to fight back with bear pepper spray, but playing dead is often the best option for surviving a grizzly bear attack.
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