100020 1413 Sports & Fitness Outdoor Skills General Outdoor Skills true Tue, 16 Dec 2008 15:31:13 -0800 /system/videos/4/20/00/10/100020.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, sports, outdoor, skills How To Survive a Bear Attack http://www.howcast.com/videos/100020-How-To-Survive-a-Bear-Attack http://www.howcast.com/videos/100020-How-To-Survive-a-Bear-Attack/edit approved 152 640 480 <object width="425" height="352" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=100020"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=100020" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="352" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 144 RandomAnimation http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/100020/bear_attack_sd_2_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 81640 false false false 51682 1 25 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/100020/25.jpg Reverse direction If you’ve already had your head ripped off during a bear encounter, we probably can’t help you.

However, if the bear has not yet ripped off your head because you saw him first, off in the distance, you should slowly and quietly begin walking in the opposite direction until he’s out of sight.

Then calmly stay put for about a half hour.

]]> 51683 2 45 Tip While you’re waiting, sing, talk, or make some noise. Also, now is not the time for a smelly, bear-enticing snack!

]]> 51684 3 54 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/100020/54.jpg Walk noisily With the coast clear, resume your walk. But make noise so the bear knows you’re around. The truth is, that bear doesn’t want to run into you, either.

]]> 51685 4 66 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/100020/66.jpg Avoid eye contact Uh, oh. Despite your best efforts, Smokey The Bear’s evil twin is suddenly standing in front of you, calmly considering his options. First off, do not make eye contact. The bear will take it as a direct challenge to his authority, and he will rip your head off.

]]> 51686 5 84 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/100020/84.jpg Slowly back away Back away slowly while speaking in a soft voice.

]]> 51687 6 91 Tip Right about now would be a good time to make a deal with God.

]]> 51688 7 96 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/100020/96.jpg Don’t flee Holy crap, the bear is charging. Do not run! He will chase you down and rip your head off.

Instead, stand perfectly still. If he stops his charge, slowly back away again, speaking softly.

]]> 51689 8 115 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/100020/115.jpg Play dead If the bear attacks, protect your head with your arms, curl up in a fetal position, and pretend you’re dead. Or try hitting him directly in the nose. Some experts think a quick punch works better than submissiveness.

]]> 51690 9 129 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/100020/129.jpg Have pepper spray next time Next time, don’t go into the woods without bear repellent pepper spray. Just be sure to familiarize yourself with its proper use.

]]> 51691 10 144 Fact You are more likely to be struck by lightning than mauled by a bear.

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