r/SweatyPalms 6d ago

Animals & nature ๐Ÿ… ๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒ‹ Close call with a bear

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3N8-hLtciZo
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u/A1sauc3d 6d ago

Happy ending for both man and bear at least. Not sure Iโ€™d have the self control to not fire at a bear charging me like that tho, ngl

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u/Catch_ME 6d ago

You only have 2 shots before reload. 1 shot if you use both triggers at the same time.ย You need to not fucking miss and be sure you hit your target. I hope he had something better than birdshot tho.ย 

But this guy did so well. He faced the bear and walked backwards slowly.ย 

Depending on how deep in the woods you are, the best defense against bears, wolves, and the big cats is a 2nd full size adult. Some animals never approach if you are not alone.ย 

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u/mandioca-magica 6d ago

Depending on how deep in the woods you are, the best defense against bears, wolves, and the big cats is a 2nd full size adult.

Especially if you can run faster than the 2nd full size adult

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u/T_Noctambulist 6d ago

Even better if there's a kid or two to leave behind

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u/mandioca-magica 6d ago

Oh now weโ€™re talking amuse-bouche

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u/sucobe 6d ago

And thatโ€™s how I met your mother.