Ummm...Dio, I just couldn't resist including my own story of 'bear encounter' if it's ok.
I used to hike every weekend up in the mountains here. On one trip, my hiking buddy and I were on our way up to one of the many falls up there. About half way up, we were met with several people hurriedly coming down the trail. My friend and I just kept on going. We rounded a bend only to come face to face with a black bear (I guess about a year old). It was AMAZING! I just stood still. It looked at me and I at it. Then it cried out and plunged off the side of the trail (it was steep both ways). I then hurried on back down, because I figured it had called for "Mom" and I wasn't about to see how friendly SHE might be. It was exhilarating nonetheless! Just thought I'd share.
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