https://www.ammoland.com/2020/03/update-handgun-or-pistol-against-bear-attack-93-cases-97-effective/
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.
Discussion
Glad you guys are safe! Just wanted to share this article.. I hiked a lot before and after trying hiking strapped, and I love the latter even more.
Honestly now I’m too scared to go without some sort of defense. Maybe because it’s fresh and it’s never happened before in like 15 years of me walking this trail. Better safe than sorry I guess 😰
The moral of the story is totally true. We don’t really rise to the occasion. If we are practiced at a good response then maybe we do that, but we might also just freeze.. or find out we are crazy like that one lady that pushed the bear with cubs off the fence to protect her dogs 😂😂
Sounds like you guys did well though!