When hiking or camping, you may encounter a bear. And playing dead may not be your best option.
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Traveling in large groups will help a bear hear and smell you from a greater distance. If you're alone, try clapping and yelling so a bear can hear you. Whileare commonly used among hikers, they are often only loud enough for a bear to hear once you are close. Suppose a bear does come towards you, you should slowly back away, don't turn your back on it and avoid looking it in the eye. Some bears may bluff charge, but try to hold your ground.
Play dead if you encounter a brown or grizzly bear and they attack you. Make sure you keep your backpack on, lay flat on your stomach and cover the back of your neck with your hands. Spread your legs wide to make it more difficult for the bear to turn you over.