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feed or flee or stand your ground?
Published Sep. 5, 2009Views: 410
A lot of Labor Day weekend travelers are probably heading either to the beach or to the mountains for one last warm summertime outting. For those going west into Asheville, beware of wildlife if you get deep enough away from civilization, especially where picnic areas are found. Seems that dumspters and food left on the ground have gotten the attention of some black bears. Two of these monster critters have been harrassing the picnic-goers at the popular Craggy Gardens Picnic Area and overlook. One of the bears was trapped, and the other was put down. Their aggressive behavior was brought on by the availability of scraps that filled the forest air with enough scent to trigger their hunger. They just followed their noses.
If you are encountered by a bear, go on a diet and throw them enough food to distract them, leave the rest, and calmly head for your car door. Or you can take your chance and see who gets your food. But if you do want to stand your ground and not give up your food, then I suggest some bear spray or a cattle probe, and a GOOD pair of running shoes.
Now on the other hand you're too poor to go out of town, and wished you were sitting at some beach right about now, then here's you a couple of windows to the ocean...
Avista Resort in Myrtle Beach webcam
Cherry Grove Beach Fishing Pier webcam
But whatever is on your agenda this weekend, I hope you are able to enjoy every minute of it...
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