Saturday, July 27, 2019

A bridge too far?



Global news July 27 2019: Jasper

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Do not run. Stay calm. Keep children close. Back out. Keep your eye on the bear without staring at it aggressively. Prepare to use bear spray. Speak in a soft, low voice.

Do not run, the audio on the video was correct.

Do not intimidate and use a soft voice.

There...Bob Ross mode.

Yes, have bear spray (and legal weaponry).

Also (IMHO)

Do not dance...

Do not prance...

Do not ask for an autographed 'paw'.

Do not offer dental work. (If you are properly licensed to do so).

Do not claim your rights to cross the bridge are being violated by that hairy beast.

Do not ignore the bear, like some pedestrians ignore vehicles at crosswalks (or simply crossing the road) in Vancouver and Maple Ridge...

Do not attempt a you and the bear 'selfie'.

Do not attempt a Canadian bear hug.

Do not ask the bear if he/she is upset that the Bruins lost the Final to the Blues.

Do not ask the bear if he/she is related to Smokey or Yogi.

Do not try to sell the bear 'pot'.

Do not witness to the bear.