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Are black bears dangerous?

It is not very likely for black bears to attack people in the Deep South From the Desk of the FWC –  By Stan Kirkland, FWC It’s been all over the news recntly about a group of seven young teenagers on a month-long survival-skills course in the Talkeetna Mountains of Alaska, being attacked by a grizzly bear sow with a cub. Immediately after the attack, the group activated a personal locator beacon, which brought Alaska state troopers and help.  Thankfully,...