How to Survive a Grizzly Attack

Grizzlies are huge (800 lb), fast (up to 50mph), brown bears that live in the forests of Alaska, north-western US and western Canada. About half of Canada’s grizzlies live in British Columbia. Grizzlies are the most aggressive of bears, especially when they feel threatened.

So what are we to do when encountering or, God forbid, being attacked  by a grizzly:
 

1. When it is just an accidental encounter try to remain calm, do not scream or make sudden movements, avoid eye contact and back away slowly while talking in a slow, calm voice. It shows the bear you are not a threat.

2. If it is a defensive attack (as it happens with mother-bear protecting her cubs)you should play dead. Lie flat on the ground or curl up into a fetal position. Such an attack should not last more than a few minutes.
 

3. However, if the bear has been following you or attacks at night, it is a predatory attack. Try to escape into a building or a car, if possible. If this is not possible, fight right back by shouting, hitting it with rocks and branches. This should scare the bear so it retracts.

Watch this: this is exacltly what they did-they shouted at the bear (the gun was not used).