Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Bear facts

Sarah Wallmer, a wildlife volunteer, now has something concrete to show for her efforts - four puncture marks on her buttocks after being bitten by a bear. Sarah was running with dog at the time and even though she was making lots of noise - to "announce her presence" to neighbouring wildlife, it's believed that the prevailing wind may have obscured her voice - making her appearance to the bear and her cub somewhat unexpected. And they don't call them "wild" for nothing. When the bear charged her, she dropped the dog's leash and turned her back to it - hence the stabbing pain in her buttocks. The bear roared and left.

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