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Bear Charges Hiker Near Lake Whatcom | Seattle News
A hiker near Lake Whatcom had a heart-pounding brush with a black bear this past Saturday—charged multiple times, she dodged the animal but tumbled into bushes and got scratched. WDFW responded with officers and a K-9 unit, but the bear remains at large. With only about 20 documented bear injuries in Washington’s history—and the last fatality dating back to 1974—this rare encounter serves as a reminder: bears are wild, stay alert, make noise, keep pets leashed, and if confronted, stand tall, don’t run, and fight back if attacked. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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