Survival Guide: Bear Attack | National Geographic

What should you do when hiking in bear country to help prevent a grizzly bear from attacking?

• Stay very quiet so you don't disturb them.

• Make loud noises so bears know you are there.

• Carry a big stick to scare them away.

• Run as fast as you can through the woods.

Why is running away from a grizzly bear not a good idea if it attacks?

• Grizzlies are slow and will get tired quickly.

• Grizzlies can run faster than humans.

• Grizzlies will think you are playing a game.

• Grizzlies prefer to chase things that stand still.

Why is fighting back against a grizzly bear not a good idea?

• Grizzlies are small and easily hurt.

• Grizzlies are much bigger and stronger than humans.

• Grizzlies will get scared if you fight back.

• Grizzlies only attack if you fight them.

If a grizzly bear attacks you, what is the best thing to do?

• Run away as fast as you can.

• Try to fight the bear.

• Play dead by lying on your stomach and protecting your neck.

• Climb a tree quickly.