On Fri, Jan 23, 2009 at 2:06 PM, Roger Whittaker <rogerwhitt1@gmail.com> wrote: > and for those not in the know > when meeting a bear ... quiet retreat in reverse while talking softly is the > best bet > do not look the bear in the eye -- do not climb trees -- do not run ... > bears are way faster than us ... 100 yards in less than 6 seconds > And they CAN run downhill. But with my tongue in cheek.,...... Just don't try this: http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=nnf-M-iOB-M
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