Do put bear attacks in perspective. You are much more likely to suffer an injury/fatality from falls, drowning, or motor vehicle accidents than from a bear attack. In a typical year, honey bees kill more people than bears. overall, bear attacks are unusual, which is why they are reported in thee media....
From a statistical POV and living in an urban environment, I would agree with you. But when you are in bear country, you odds go way up.
LIke Mtn Lion, if you live or work where they are, you exposure is a lot more.
Two local biologists- one has killed two cougars stalking him, another used pepper spray three times on stalking lions.
Right now I wouldn't be walking my dog nearby the Priest lake Ranger Station in Idaho.
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