Bear encounter in the forest - cyclists meet wild animals near the German border
Created: 07/23/2022, 09:00
By: Sina Lück
During their tour, cyclists spotted a bear in the forest.
This is already the second encounter within a short period of time near the German border.
A real bear encounter in the forest - just the thought of it literally makes most people's "hearts sink into their pants".
After all, (almost) no one would want to meet such a large wild animal in nature.
But that's exactly what happened to three cyclists near the German border.
Cyclists have spotted a bear in the forest.
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Bear encounter in the forest - cyclists meet wild animals near the German border
The three cyclists were riding in a wooded area when they encountered the bear.
As the state of Tyrol reports, no one was injured.
According to official information, the wild animal is said to have stayed on the "Bärenbad" forest path near Langkampfen in the Tyrolean district of Kufstein.
The area is around ten kilometers southwest of the municipality of Kiefersfelden in the district of Rosenheim on the Austrian border.
A family from California, on the other hand, does not notice that bears are wintering in their basement.
The curious thing: a wildlife camera in the region had already recorded a bear in June.
When a sheep was killed there shortly afterwards, a bear could actually be genetically identified as the attacker.
The state of Tyrol only confirmed this a few days ago.
In the Wyoming woods, a black bear has a blast with a GoPro camera.
Bear encounters in the forest - draw attention to them by talking or singing
An unexpected encounter with a bear in nature can be terrifying.
Nevertheless, it is important to remain calm and relaxed.
Hikers should stay on the trails, especially in areas where wildlife may be present.
If you are unsure, it also helps to make yourself known by talking or singing.
If you actually meet a bear, you should stop and get the animal's attention by talking and waving your arms.
The Tyrolean authorities continue to advise: "Don't run away and don't try to approach him.
Try not to make threatening gestures and uncontrolled movements.
Also, do not throw objects at the bear.
Skip the bear snap, better back off slowly.”
