Man Reportedly Punches Grizzly Bear In The Face To Survive Attack

A man reportedly punched a grizzly bear in the face to survive an attack in Northern British Columbia. Now, his story is being shared as if he is some sort of Canadian Davy Crocket.

People often question what you're supposed to do if confronted by a grizzly bear. Do you run? Do you make yourself big and loud? Do you go on the attack first? There are so many options, and if it happens, you have merely split seconds to decide what to do. This guy appears to have opted to square up!

According to CBC, a cyclist in British Columbia, Canada is now recovering after a run-in with a grizzly and its two cubs that concluded with the man punching the bear in its face. It sounds crazy but you have to do what you have to do!

The incident happened on a trail close to Anderson Flats Provincial Park when the cyclist had the misfortune of running into a momma grizzly and her two cubs, per CBC. Reports say the bear immediately went into protection mode and attacked, forcing the man to use his bike as a sort of shield or fence between him and the bear.

According to the CBC, the man remembered hearing a story about successfully getting a bear to stop attacking by punching it in its face so he gave it a try. To his astonishment, it worked! The punch sent the bear running into the nearby bush, the CBC reports. It worked this time but it's not recommended!

The man is now recovering from minor injuries suffered from crashing his bike but was actually not hurt by the bear during the attack! He should be counting his lucky stars. You don't want to come between a mom bear and her cubs!

It's always best to plan ahead and understand how to avoid bears to begin with. According to the National Parks Service, most bears will avoid humans if they hear them coming. So, if you're hiking in an area where you could run into bears, try to noise so you don't surprise them. While it might sound good to try to blend in and go unnoticed, you actually want to be noticeable.

If you happen to run into a grizzly bear, the National Parks Service says to talk calmly so the bear knows you are a human and not a prey animal. Remain still; stand your ground but slowly wave your arms. Help the bear recognize you as a human. Also: stay calm, and do not run. If you are being attacked by a grizzly bear, the NPS says to play dead and lay flat on your stomach with your hands behind your neck. However, if you are being attacked by a black bear the NPS says do not play dead and try to escape or fight back. It's important to understand the difference and what you're up against!

Oh, America the beautiful. Across our wonderful continent of North America you'll find amazing, adorable animals. However, you'll also find creatures that are incredibly dangerous. Here are 5 animals in North America that could kill you.

Now, just because they can kill you doesn't mean they're out to do it. Yet, it means they have the possibility of doing so! So, it's best to be aware!

Well, some of these animals you're probably already well aware could kill you. However, some of these animals you might not know can kill you. Or, maybe you don't know they're actually around! Hey, like NBC used to say, "The More You Know."

Naturally, there are many more than 5 animals in North America capable of killing you. There are countless. Some may be big powerful animals. Others may be poisonous. It's important to know what's out there. These animals could be lurking in your basement. They could be outside your home. Or, they could be all the way across the country from you and pose absolutely no risk of danger or harm.

Of course, when you only select five animals to talk about, you're leaving a lot on the cutting room floor. So, you won't hear about any sharks on the list. We know they can kill you. Additionally, jaguars, mountain lions, and American Bison didn't make the list. That's right. Bison can kill you, and they have! Not only are Bison huge animals, but they also have horns! Several ways they can take you out. It's not just limited to a stampede.

Furthermore, I'm counting an "animal" as anything in the Animal Kingdom. They may be reptiles, amphibians, insects, and more. I'm counting them all as animals. I don't want to hear that "technically, arachnids aren't animals" or anything. Let's just relax and have fun.

Grizzly Bears are incredibly dangerous! They're also massive. They have sharp claws. Additionally, they have very sharp teeth and brute strength. There is no shortage in the ways a Grizzly could kill you. They're very popular up in Alaska and Western Canada.

Alligators are dangerous animals. They're ancient, smart, and deadly. According to USA Today, alligators have been responsible for 33 human deaths in the last 50 years. Not a great way to go. They're quicker than you'd think. Then, sneaky, too! Uh oh.

These small light brown scorpions are deadly! They have venom that is painful and potentially deadly. You don't want to be stung by one of these. Note that they are nocturnal and are common in southern California, southern Arizona, southern Nevada, and parts of Utah and New Mexico. Black lights can help you spot them at night.

This species of rattlesnake is endemic to the Southeastern United States. Of course, there are other common rattlesnakes found across the country that are also deadly. They like to live in upland dry pine forests, flatwoods, sandhills, and coastal maritime hammocks. Also, they are excellent swimmers! So, don't try to get away by swimming. They'll catch you! It's said to be the most dangerous venomous snake in all of North America.

The Brown Recluse Spider has necrotic venom. Their bites will often require medical attention. It is one of three spiders in North America with dangerous venom along with the Black Widow and Chilean Recluse. They're mostly found in the Central United States. They are very dangerous and harmful to the older community and younger individuals. They're typically between 6 and 20 millimeters.