Many Alaskans enjoy getting outside in the spring sunshine, but the Alaska Department of Fish and Game wants to remind people that wildlife is waking up, too — particularly bears.
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Snively said people don’t need to turn around just because they see signs of bears, but if they happen to spot a bear that doesn’t see them, it’s best to go the other way. On the other hand, if a bear is advancing toward a person, they should stand their ground and never run. Snively said, at that point, it’s important to pull out the bear spray hikers should always carry with them.
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