A 90-Year-Old Woman Was Confronted By A Bear And Took The Only Action She Could

By Himanshi Talwar

Keep your distance

The TWRA has always been proactive in educating residents about safely coexisting with black bears. Their guidelines stress the importance of maintaining a respectful distance and refraining from feeding them. These measures are crucial to minimizing potential conflicts and ensuring both human and bear safety in bear-inhabited areas.

If, however, one inadvertently finds themselves in close proximity to a bear, the recommendation is to assert oneself without succumbing to the instinct of fleeing. This guidance stems from the understanding that bears, despite their imposing stature, are often more fearful of humans than we are of them.