we had a similar incident he a few years ago. one of the party was killed by a youngster. just a tragedy all around. praying for all involved it this instance. griz are nothing to play with nor are blackies.
I always carry here where I live even when running my dogs.
as I have apples all over the place we have bears regularly and I respect them as being above me on the food chain.
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the consolidation of the states into one vast republic, sure to be aggressive abroad and despotic at home, will be the certain precursor of that ruin which has overwhelmed all those that have preceded. Robert E Lee
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