Bear safety tips
Posted Jul 16, 2011 1:19 pm.
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Camping and hiking season is here!
With that comes a bear safety reminder.
Sarah Pasemko with Canadian Parks and Wildlife Society tells 660News what to do if you encounter a bear.
“If you do run into a bear, you want to leave the area immediately. So, backing up slowly, being very submissive and avoiding eye contact.”
She adds, “Avoid running, even if it may be an instinct, you really need to slow down and get away as quietly as possible.”
And lastly, if you are setting up shop and camping, “Remember to keep your campsite clean of food and garbage. Use bear hangs or hiking lockers to store these items. If you are bringing your dog along for a hike, keep them on a leash as they can provoke bears as well. The key message is use caution.”
Pasemko says, taking preventative measures like hiking in groups, making lots of noise and checking trail enclosures on a number or websites or park reports are best.
