I realize bear attacks are pretty rare statistically. But of course the stats don't matter much if you're the one getting attacked. There have been four Grizzly bear attacks within 70 miles of my front door in the last two weeks! The bear is believed to have been shot during the last attack (yeah, officials think all four attacks were by the same animal) so it may either be dead or wounded and even more dangerous. Regardless of the specific figure one wants to assign to the odds I'll be toting bear spray and a firearm until the risk of running into a bear drops a bit more (ie later in the winter).

It's not the odds, it's the stakes. Warning! Do not click on the link unless you have a strong stomach.