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this is stupid

raven-blackbird — Thu, 27 Nov 2014 01:11:47 GMT

IF you see a bear coming at you and it's this close...........common sense would say this is NOT the time to take out your cell phone and start taking pictures.............but he did...........now he's out there with four other people and they have no photos.........but then they didn't end up like this guy did................................................raven

http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/hiker-photographed-bear-before-it-killed-him/ar-BBfYEOW

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sylviahomeatlast — Thu, 27 Nov 2014 01:19:55 GMT

owieeee

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Buck-i-Nana — Thu, 27 Nov 2014 01:22:17 GMT

A definite Darwin Award winner.

Sadly, the animal if not already killed for killing him, will be hunted and killed.

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Bird mama — Thu, 27 Nov 2014 01:32:06 GMT

Raven, something must be wrong with me because I laughed when I read the title of the article.

Did the bear get away?

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raven-blackbird — Thu, 27 Nov 2014 01:32:23 GMT

On 11/26/2014 Buck-i-Nana said:
A definite Darwin Award winner.

Sadly, the animal if not already killed for killing him, will be hunted and killed.

the bear had already exhibited "stalking behavior"........so this whole deal was an accident waiting to happen..............and it did.........but it could have been avoided IF the kid would have just not stopped and taken time to take pictures.........bears who keep coming AFTER they see humans, generally don't mean humans any good will.......they see you as a food source/prey...........................................raven

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raven-blackbird — Thu, 27 Nov 2014 01:33:13 GMT

On 11/26/2014 Bird mama said:
Raven, something must be wrong with me because I laughed when I read the title of the article.

Did the bear get away?

yeah, but they seem to know the bear........so for now he's on the "lamb"........it's just a matter of time...............................raven

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Bird mama — Thu, 27 Nov 2014 01:34:21 GMT

On 11/26/2014 raven-blackbird said:
On 11/26/2014 Bird mama said:
Raven, something must be wrong with me because I laughed when I read the title of the article.

Did the bear get away?

yeah, but they seem to know the bear........so for now he's on the "lamb"........it's just a matter of time...............................raven

This is another example of why I prefer animals to people.

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Puzzle Piece — Thu, 27 Nov 2014 02:28:53 GMT

That person should get a hefty fine for being stupid and knowingly getting a wild animal's attention to get him injured.

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pattypeep — Thu, 27 Nov 2014 02:51:39 GMT

On 11/26/2014 Love Roses said:
That person should get a hefty fine for being stupid and knowingly getting a wild animal's attention to get him injured.

The poor kid lost his life. A hefty fine would have been preferable.

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toodles11 — Thu, 27 Nov 2014 02:52:27 GMT

He's dead for being stupid. No fine needed.

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Disneylandfan — Thu, 27 Nov 2014 03:46:32 GMT

I've been arms distance from a bear. Was at a camp as a counselor and at night was heading to the mess hall for a meeting. Might not have even seen the bear but someone opened the door for the mess hall and the light lit up the woodsy area I was walking in.

We looked at each other. I stayed still and he went on his way. I was scared and excited at the same time. He didn't look full grown but was still large. I say he could have been a she.

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issiestorm — Thu, 27 Nov 2014 03:52:24 GMT

On 11/26/2014 Disneylandfan said:
I've been arms distance from a bear. Was at a camp as a counselor and at night was heading to the mess hall for a meeting. Might not have even seen the bear but someone opened the door for the mess hall and the light lit up the woodsy area I was walking in.

We looked at each other. I stayed still and he went on his way. I was scared and excited at the same time. He didn't look full grown but was still large. I say he could have been a she.

Well, if that had been me I would have just passed out from pure fright.

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AngusandBuddhasMom — Thu, 27 Nov 2014 03:57:24 GMT

The murder of the bear because it appeared stalkish is ridiculous. Here in NJ hunters are killing bears with little regard. They were in his territory senseless death.

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jubilant — Thu, 27 Nov 2014 04:00:27 GMT

Wow, this is sad. I wouldn't go into a woods with known wild animals like bears and cougars ever....without a gun. All animals can be unpredictable.

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issiestorm — Thu, 27 Nov 2014 04:08:29 GMT

On 11/26/2014 Caravaggio said: The murder of the bear because it appeared stalkish is ridiculous. Here in NJ hunters are killing bears with little regard. They were in his territory senseless death.

I agree with this. The same can be said for wolves.

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AngusandBuddhasMom — Thu, 27 Nov 2014 04:10:50 GMT

On 11/26/2014 Issiestorm said:
On 11/26/2014 Caravaggio said: The murder of the bear because it appeared stalkish is ridiculous. Here in NJ hunters are killing bears with little regard. They were in his territory senseless death.

I agree with this. The same can be said for wolves.

ITA.

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LyndaGee — Fri, 28 Nov 2014 22:40:01 GMT

Yes, I heard about this today. Terrible.

This past summer, on the news, there was a segment on what to do when confronted by a bear: No eye contact, back up slowly, remain silent, and if all else fails, roll up into a ball. I don't know - I'm afraid I'd panic.

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terrier3 — Fri, 28 Nov 2014 22:45:50 GMT

I have a friend who lives in the woods in the Adirondacks. He carries an air horn.

He hunts too, but doesn't carry a gun unless he's hunting.

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jlkz — Sat, 29 Nov 2014 17:38:27 GMT

Bear habitat seems to be spreading and intersecting with communities on the fringe of woodland settings. There are bears in the area of our mountain place: rules state no bird feeders. Well, my neighbor has one and this spring I watched as a juvenile bear reared up on his haunches and with his paws " unscrewed " ( tore apart ) a metal feeder mounted on a tall stand ! No exaggeration ! The advice given above as to what to do when confronted by a bear is right on. May you never need to use it.

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jlkz — Sat, 29 Nov 2014 17:42:41 GMT

Back home in the Philly suburbs, there were many stories and videos of young male bears looking for their own marked territory. Videos showed one young male stretched out on the top bar of a child's swing set at or near a day care center. Closer to home, there was a youngster searching around the woods near a housing development and post office ! It seems in spring the young males are off to find their own place. Be care this spring!