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A bear encounter that began with a "curious canter"

Yukon, North of Ordinary

English - May 22, 2023 14:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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When a bear starts running towards you, that's never a good thing. So began an uncomfortable standoff between three women on a backpacking trip and a grizzly bear. Karen debriefs this encounter with Yukon Conservation Officer Dean McLean, who shares his bear safely insights. Take a listen, it could save your life.  

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