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On 22 Jun 2006 16:21:46 -0700, "bruiser"
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I've been within fifteen feet of many bears without any worry.

15 FEET? No worry? Wow. I'm not getting within 100 feet of even a
local black bear (on purpose) unless it's dead. Brown Bear? 75 yards
and heading toward me and I'm trying to outrun my friends. Probably
successfully : -) bruce h

I'll load some pictures and post them. You tell me how close I was. I
don't mean to sound cavalier, Bruce, but they are a common occurance
in parts of Alaska, and are very accustomed to seeing/smelling/hearing
humans.

I'm sorry, but unless you were floating past on a boat I don't believe
you.

I've been within maybe 50 feet of a brown in Alaska and we were both
very uncomfortable.
- Ken