How to Survive A Grizzly Or Black Bear Attack

If you know what to do then you can survive a Grizzly or Black bear attack. An attack from one of these animals can easily be fatal, especially if you do not know the proper steps...as there are different steps to take if you encounter a Grizzly bear as opposed to a Black bear. Here is how to survive if you run into either one of these types of bears in the wild

Difficulty: Challenging

Instructions

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   The first step if you encounter a Grizzly bear is not to try and run away. Grizzly' s can run up to 30 mph(which is much faster than even the fastest human) so you will be caught and attacked within seconds if you try this. Hit the ground immediately and curl into the fetal position(covering your neck) and play dead for a while after the Grizzly leaves(they are known to wait around and see if their victim is really dead).

2. The second step if you encounter a Black bear is to stand your ground and make as much noise as you possibly can, Black bears bluff much of the time and if you show them you are not afraid they will back down most times. Do not climb a tree either, black bears are great climbers and can follow you right up the tree. If you are left with no choice then fight the Black Bear aiming for the eyes and snout with anything you can get your hands on. These bears do not want to fight anything that they think will fight to the death.

3. The third step is to avoid returning to the area where the bear was roaming. Bears have territories and if you stay in the same area there is a chance you could encounter the bear again. Once the encounter is over and the bear has left pack your belongings and leave the area.