Maybe this muddy track
belongs to this bear.
I’d stepped less than 100 feet off the trail for a short break. At first I thought the noisy animal was an unleashed dog. I’m learning to have my camera ready. I had just enough time to get this one photo and about 20 seconds of moving pictures.
I’m sure this strolling bear was aware of my presence, but thought I was on the trail.
One look at me, and the bear ran as soon as I snapped the photo. Good bear. Wise bear. A bear that fears people has a much better chance of survival.
All I can think of is how blessed I am to witness a moment like this.
That looks like it was an exciting encounter. There are black bears in Missouri, but they’re not in my part of the state. Yet.
Comment by Palbo — September 12, 2008 @ 6:48 am
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