So scary! I’ve gone on a few ‘solo’ hikes with Mr E and thought to myself… what would I do if a bear was around this corner! But then I realize, E is usually singing, etc so I think the bears might be afraid of us. Lol Glad ya’ll are ok!
I was just walking on my usual trail when I heard some rustling branches a couple feet away. I kept walking casually, thinking it’s probably a deer.
Then I heard a loud grunt.
I know all the “black fight back” and what not but I was PETRIFIED. I got super hot and dizzy.
After the initial shock I slowly looked back to nostr:npub1cj8znuztfqkvq89pl8hceph0svvvqk0qay6nydgk9uyq7fhpfsgsqwrz4u who was about 20ft behind me and motioning to me not to run.
We began a brisk walk back to the car, the rustling moving parallel to us before abruptly stopping.
Hearts pounding, we made it home.
Moral of the story: be careful even on familiar trails, and be aware that sometimes you don’t respond how you think you might in a dangerous situation.
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I was told never go on a hike without making noise. Talking, shaking keys, something. This was in mountain lion territory. Never had a close encounter on trail.
Did once end up between my cat and a hungry looking coyote. I think that coyote correctly assessed it would be 2 against 1 if it tried for a feline snack.