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.. width="425" height="350" ..DO NOT RUN. DO NOT MAKE SUDDEN MOVEMENTS.
BACK AWAY SLOWLY, DROPPING GEAR OR CLOTHING IF POSSIBLE.
TALK QUIETLY TO THE BEAR.
Act non-threatening. Do not shout or make sudden movements which may excite the bear. Avoid looking directly at the bear. If the bear turns sideways to you, pops its teeth together, or makes a series of "woofs", it is warning you. Bears may also engage in other displays intended to scare off the threat such as huffing, panting or growling, looking directly at you, or slapping one or both feet on the ground. Move your arms up and down slowly at your sides. Retreat slowly backwards. DON'T RUN. Talk slowly and quietly to the bear. Look for cubs. Be prepared for a charge.