A 90-Year-Old Woman Was Confronted By A Bear And Took The Only Action She Could
Life-saving advice
Emerson, in his vast repertoire of wilderness knowledge, breaks down this strategy in more detail. “In the event of an actual attack,” he elaborated, “playing dead isn’t just a whimsical suggestion. Most bear experts concur on its efficacy.
The underlying principle is to communicate to the bear that its threat has been neutralized and that you are not a danger. A practical way to adopt this posture is to lie flat on your stomach, clasping your hands behind your neck, thereby shielding vital areas.”