A fully-discharged bottle of bear spray was discovered at the scene. The bear was apparently unimpressed! [More]
As previously noted:
The problem is, U.S. Geological Survey researcher Tom Smith has documented cases where pepper spray has proven to be an attractant, and observed “bears on their backs, paws skyward, vigorously rubbing their heads and back in the red pepper-sprayed gravel.”
So..we’re back to carrying a 1911.
Not in Canada we’re not…
Remember when the standard color for open water survival was a bright yellow?
That color turned out to be a shark attractant.
Got it the nickname “Yum Yum Yellow.”
OOPS!