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Will a bear eat you if you play dead?
If you are being attacked by a grizzly bear, Goldes said, your best option is to play dead. Generally, bears only attack humans to protect their food, cubs, or space so fighting back against a grizzly bear will typically only worsen an attack whereas playing dead may help the bear believe you are no longer a threat.
How do you survive a grizzly bear attack?
How to Survive a Brown Bear Attack?
- Use bear spray – it is very effective.
- Travel in groups of more than two.
- Do not startle or surprise a bear.
- Do not RUN.
- Communicate in a calm tone with the bear.
- Be calm yourself.
- Play dead if a brown bear does attack.
How do you protect yourself from a grizzly bear?
Do not play dead. Direct punches and kicks at the bear’s face, and use any weapon like rocks, branches, or bear spray to defend yourself. If a grizzly/brown bear charges and attacks you, PLAY DEAD. Do not fight back!
Why do you have to play dead with a brown bear?
The reason playing dead with grizzlies is generally accepted as a reasonable strategy is that a grizzly is more likely to be conducting a defensive attack – it attacks you to eliminate you as a potential threat – to itself or to its cubs, or to the carcass it thinks you’re trying to steal.
Can you outrun a grizzly?
As we’ve said, you can’t outrun a grizzly. Even if you tried, the bear would likely pursue, which would make it angrier and even more dangerous. Contrary to what you’ve probably heard or seen on TV, you also shouldn’t climb the nearest tree. Bears are adept climbers and most likely better than you at it.
What if I ran into a bear?
Here’s what the experts say: Walk away slowly, if the bear is not approaching. If the bear charges, stand your ground (you cannot outrun it). Don’t scream or yell. Speak in a soft monotone voice and wave your arms to let the animal know you are human.
Will a bear eat you?
Black bears are shy and timid. They do not attack humans to defend territory. Nor do mother black bears attack to defend cubs. In general, if a black bear attacks, it’s to eat you.