tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post7856799508345344785..comments2024-03-29T08:13:24.580-04:00Comments on Reflections from Crumbly Acres: Bear Attack- south end of MuskokaJenn Jilkshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05259681360456905055noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post-21054184114424709952018-04-08T23:57:49.211-04:002018-04-08T23:57:49.211-04:00It has been 40 years but Mark, you are always on m...It has been 40 years but Mark, you are always on my mind. Gone but never forgotten ❤️Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00227556153474772899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post-73359578231372458512011-05-24T20:31:50.145-04:002011-05-24T20:31:50.145-04:00I paddled on Lake Opeongo two days ago and saw the...I paddled on Lake Opeongo two days ago and saw the campsite on Bates Island where the 1991 bear attack took place. There has not been any fatal bear attack in Algonqun Park since then. While camping, I've seen my share of bears, but none of them ever bothered me. However, I do carry a can of bear spray, just in case!Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01119054699374924586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post-91697949591822911562011-04-07T12:40:11.662-04:002011-04-07T12:40:11.662-04:00Anytime you enter the woods, there is always a ris...Anytime you enter the woods, there is always a risk of being attacked and killed by a bear, therefore, my philosophy is: NEVER go in the woods without any type of adequate defence, either Bear Spray, a big knife, or even a gun if possible. It can save your life or someone elses. Whenver I go camping, eventhough it is not legal, I always bring my 12 gauge pump loaded with 3 slugs and keep it out of sight and knowledge of others, in case of emergencies.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post-14405289599034146672010-05-20T07:38:29.312-04:002010-05-20T07:38:29.312-04:00I can't believe people leave their garbage Sun...I can't believe people leave their garbage Sunday night for pick-up later. That's just gross - and stupid.<br />Oh well.<br />Great post, Jenn.<br />Reading about those poor people that were attacked and eaten by bears just gives me the willies. What a horrible way to die. Makes me feel guilty for eating meat.Cathy Olliffe-Websterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12729578896443750402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post-61428684678914702212010-05-19T14:48:20.681-04:002010-05-19T14:48:20.681-04:00Excellent post Jenn. Now to get cottagers who, wh...Excellent post Jenn. Now to get cottagers who, when they leave on a Sunday night, are lulled into the false sense that their garbage is 'bear proof' in those green metal containers until pick up day during the week.<br />Sure the bear might not get in it, but it is attracted to the smell. Then, when the bear can't get it open, it'll snoop around the neighbourhood looking for more potential treats.<br />I can't tell you the number of times I've startled or have been startled during the day or night, by a bear that has been attracted by neighbours garbage inside a bear proof bin.<br />Here's hoping they've read your post!!!Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14013998783032868744noreply@blogger.com