How to stay safe in a bear encounter 🚨🐻👇🏻 Here are essential tips to ensure safety during a Black Bear encounter: 🚨Stay vigilant about your surroundings. Be on the lookout for bears and signs like tracks, scat, and potential food sources. 🚨Keep your distance and avoid sudden movements. Back away slowly while facing the bear, making yourself appear larger. 🚨Do not run. Bears can outrun humans, triggering their instinct to chase. 🚨Speak calmly and firmly. Let the bear know you’re human by