EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Campers from Camp Kanfei Yonah got more than they bargained for on a recent camp trip. The 8th grade campers were hiking on a Delaware mountain, when they came across a big black bear. A camper quickly grabbed his digital camera and managed to capture these frightening moments on video.
The camp’s director can be heard on the radio saying, “Get the Oilem out of there”.
Here is a link form an outdoor hiking site with some very useful and important tips should you encounter a black bear while in the woods of the northeast. Excellent video of that bear.
http://www.outdoor.com/skills/backpacking-skills/black-bear-safety/
be bareful out there
reckless need i say more
What do I say… I say you are very lucky to be alive – Folks this is what not to do. These young men are lucky to be alive. Total lack of common sense!
What where they thinking sticking around to take video?!?!
Knock !
WOW awsome b”h you guys new what you were doing and only went to a place with safe bears that are NOT dangarous which has many many hikers a day meyer y and h you rock you pulled of a awsome unforgetabale summer for the eighth grade davision of cky
eighth grade is yesodos!!!!!!!!!!!!!
mky rules!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What is not seen on the video is officer Butterworth of the LPD walking up to the bear and placing him in cuffs.That bear will be doing hard time now.Kudos to LPD
If You Encounter a Bear…
•Remain calm and avoid sudden movements.
•Give the bear plenty of room, allowing it to continue its activities undisturbed. If it changes its behavior, you’re too close so back away.
•If you see a bear but the bear doesn’t see you, detour quickly and quietly.
•If a bear spots you, try to get its attention while it is still farther away. You want it to know you’re human so talk in a normal voice and waive your arms.
•Remember that a standing bear is not always a sign of aggression. Many times, bears will stand to get a better view.
•Throw something onto the ground (like your camera) if the bear pursues you, as it may be distracted by this and allow you to escape.
•Never feed or throw food to a bear.
If a Bear Charges…
•Remember that many bears charge as a bluff. They may run, then veer off or stop abruptly. Stand your ground until the bear stops, then slowly back away.
•Never run from a bear! They will chase you and bears can run faster than 30 mph.
•Don’t run towards or climb a tree. Black bears and some grizzlies can climb trees, and many bear will be provoked to chase you if they see you climbing.
•If you have pepper spray, be sure that you have trained with it before using it during an attack.