14 August 2019, Wednesday
Brian Horejsi, Common Ground, Penticton Herald

Bears have been in the news lately. The reality is we could say that just
about any day between March and November. Recently there were two incidents
that warrant examination and comment.

An adult man was apparently attacked by a male grizzly bear while walking
along a logging road on B.C.s coast. Media coverage, including the mans
account of his encounter, indicate the man stood his ground, but the bear
persisted until it began biting him, much as one would expect in a predation
event.

This category of attack, where the bear could be interpreted as viewing the
human as prey, is not common.

On the other hand, the man did not, according to media coverage, have or
deploy bear spray; $65 for a canister and holster, and a track record of 95%
in deterring bear contact in over 200…