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#177762 - 06/11/13 11:44 PM Black bear did NOT get the memo
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This is griz biz, mister bear. How sad for Mr. Weaver.

Alaska bear fatality
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#177767 - 06/12/13 02:12 AM Re: Black bear did NOT get the memo [Re: Rick_D]
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... or maybe he did.... I've heard of other black bear attacks in Alaska.

And there is this: http://health.usnews.com/health-news/die...rare-but-rising
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#177818 - 06/15/13 02:46 AM Re: Black bear did NOT get the memo [Re: lori]
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Yes, black bears have been known to stalk and kill humans in Alaska. Unusual for sure, but documented.

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#177835 - 06/17/13 03:14 AM Re: Black bear did NOT get the memo [Re: Rick_D]
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Perhaps it's symptomatic of the changing times: warmer, drier weather, and more human encroachment that what's the norm.
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#177878 - 06/18/13 04:42 PM Re: Black bear did NOT get the memo [Re: Rick_D]
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Another Black bear encounter:

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-ba...ay-opp-mnr.html

That guy has some gumption! I doubt I could charge a black bear charging me...

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#177888 - 06/18/13 10:49 PM Re: Black bear did NOT get the memo [Re: Rick_D]
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Have you guys seen this?

http://cdnapi.kaltura.com/index.php/extwidget/openGraph/wid/1_bawdbyg2

What kills me is the sheepish look on the bear's face as he departs...


Edited by nelamvr6 (06/18/13 10:51 PM)

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#177892 - 06/19/13 02:45 AM Re: Black bear did NOT get the memo [Re: nelamvr6]
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You're right. That bear's expression looked more like a curious dog's than anything.
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#177924 - 06/19/13 02:51 PM Re: Black bear did NOT get the memo [Re: nelamvr6]
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#177930 - 06/19/13 05:48 PM Re: Black bear did NOT get the memo [Re: Heather-ak]
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Good grief. I can hear, "Hey y'all, watch this!" all the way from here.

Sheesh.
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#177931 - 06/19/13 05:48 PM Re: Black bear did NOT get the memo [Re: nelamvr6]
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When they say bears are good climbers, looks like they're not kidding!

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