Some people obviously don't know the nature of most bears.
North American brown and black bears are chickens at heart.
We grew up in the woods of the pacific northwest and even as children we knew to make as much noise as we could and charge at the bear if we were face
to face.
Mom always said that they would rather eat berries than boys.
It's in their nature to run away.
EDIT:
DON"T TRY THIS WITH A GRIZZLY OR POLAR BEAR,
you'll just become a snack...........
[edit on 27/8/2008 by anxietydisorder]