5 Potentially Lifesaving Tips for When You Spot a Bear on the Trail

Seeing a bear in the wild is rare, but being prepared for an encounter is wise.
5 Potentially Lifesaving Tips for When You Spot a Bear on the Trail
A North American black bear. How you react to a bear in the wild depends on several factors, including the distance you are from the bear, how it’s acting and how it reacts to you. Dreamstime/TNS
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By Jaclyn Cosgrove From Los Angeles Times

LOS ANGELES—I was drifting to sleep in my tent, soothed by the crisp night air, when I heard one word that jarred me back to reality.