The National Park Service wants to remind you not to sacrifice your pals if you are attacked by a bear.
As more and more people are out enjoying the treasures of nature in this COVID time, the National Park Service wanted to issue some friendly reminders of the "do's and don'ts" of a potential bear encounter.
At the top of their list, "Please don’t run from bears or push your slower friends down in attempts of saving yourself."
"If you come upon a stationary bear, move away slowly and sideways; this allows you to keep an eye on the bear and avoid tripping," the NPS added in a Facebook post. "Do NOT run, but if the bear follows, stop and hold your ground. Like dogs, they will chase fleeing animals. Do NOT climb a tree. Both grizzlies and black bears can climb trees."
They continued: "Do NOT push down a slower friend (even if you think the friendship has run its course)."
While giving useful information, the NPS ended the post on another humorous noted.
"P.S. We apologize to any “friends” who were brought on a hike as the “bait” or were sacrificed to save the group. You will be missed. "
A follower named Matt Bien praised the NPS for their sound and funny advice on Facebook writing, "As a friend who constantly gets taken along as ‘bait’, you have no idea how much I appreciate this post! The life you save may be my own! -- Keep up the great work!!!"
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