When confronted with danger, we often face a choice between fight or flight.
For many, the instinctive reaction to a charging bear is to run.
However, this response can be more dangerous than you might think.
This is a bluff charge.
They are just trying to get you to run.
Bears have a natural instinct to chase, so running away can actually trigger their pursuit.
Its just as important to avoid getting too close to the natural-born predators.
Dont get close to bears in the wild.
see to it you have an experienced guide with you, says Scenic Bear Viewing.
We do not get closer than 50 yards.
This is not the first time weve been bluff charged.
We are trained exactly for this situation.
They say, These bears are not fed or hunted by humans.
No harm is being done to these bears and we want to keep it that way.
We take photos of the bears and leave no trace.
Check out the viral video below, as well as other clips showing more peaceful interactions with bears.
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A video by Scenic Bear Viewing reveals that you should never run when a bear chases you.
Instead, it’s safer to face it head on.
