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Bear spray saved someone from a bear

Jason Weisberger
Aug 29, 2025
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A tourist in Glacier National Park was saved when their friend sprayed capsicum on a bear.

I've always been interested in just how effective "bear spray" really is. Having been told to carry it on many hikes, I always have; however, stories from Los Angeles law enforcement regarding folks drugged, or even just hyped on adrenaline, being largely unaffecte…

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