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Bear Attacks of the Century: True Stories of Courage and Survival
Paperback
Publisher Price: $22.95
ISBN13: 9781493085521
Publisher: Lyons Press
Published: Aug 6 2024
Pages: 196
Weight: 0.70
Height: 0.70 Width: 5.90 Depth: 8.90
Language: English
Bear Attacks of the Century recounts tales of bravery, documenting the most gripping encounters between humans and bears. Providing expert guidance on avoiding such incidents and offering insights to navigate encounters unscathed, this book is essential for anyone entering bear territory, whether hikers, hunters, or campers. It's also a valuable resource for those intrigued by these majestic yet potentially dangerous creatures, seeking a deeper understanding of their behavior and interactions with humans.
Do bear encounters stir primal fears entrenched deep within our psyche, evoking ancestral memories of when humans were prey? Some argue that nightmares featuring bears haunt them long before encountering one, whether in reality or through media portrayals. Tragically, these nightmares can materialize as horrifying realities. When facing bear attacks, individuals often display extraordinary resilience, performing near-superhuman feats in their struggle for survival.
The human survival instinct in bear encounters is nothing short of extraordinary, remarks a doctor who witnessed the harrowing aftermath endured by bear attack victims.
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