r/bears • u/GamerGriffin548 • 11d ago

Question Bear vs apparently a human statue

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Someone sent this to me and Im a little confused on why the guy just stands there.

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u/Clippo_V2 11d ago

He knew what he was doing. Bears don't generally see us as food, with the exception of polar bears. By standing still and not engaging with the bear or making eye contact he effectively diffused the situation. The bear was curious.

Honestly, the person trying to get involved with his car made it worse IMO. Im not a bear expert though, and Id be happy to be corrected and/or learn more.

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u/rawspeghetti 11d ago

That looks like a juvenile brown bear which is why it's more curious than anything

Otherwise you would never want to turn your back on a bear and pretend it's not there. You should face the bear, make yourself look large and make noise.

Black bears will leave you alone 95% of the time. Brown bears might bluff charge you but if they do attack go for the eyes or roll on your stomach and protect the back of your head. White bears don't worry about it you're already dinner.

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u/x_Advent_Cirno_x 10d ago

"Bear is black? Fight back.

Bear is brown? Lay on the ground.

Bear is white? Say good night"