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First fatal black bear attack in California's history confirmed after woman found mauled in her home (www.sfchronicle.com)

submitted 6 months ago by [email protected] to c/backpacking

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Not a hiking trip, but seems relevant for this audience.

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[–] Death_Equity 4 points 6 months ago (1 children)

This is why I always wear a bear bell.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago (2 children)

I'm not sure if you're joking, so just in case, studies have shown bear bells do nothing as a deterrent. I personally find it a bit crazy that outdoor shops still sell them.

[–] Death_Equity 3 points 6 months ago (1 children)

All I am saying is that I wear one at all times and haven't been attacked by a bear and we can be reasonably sure that the victim wasn't wearing a bear bell and she was attacked by a bear. Wouldn't you rather be jingly and safe than sorry?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago

This.. This is trolling, right? Right?

[–] Anticorp 1 points 6 months ago

Shops will sell literally anything legal that people are willing to buy.