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Karl

While I’m out on my trail adventures, I’m always aware that bears and boars could be around.

So far, I haven’t had any encounters with either — and because of that, it still doesn’t feel real that I ever might.

But after seeing the recent news about a Spanish man being attacked by a bear in Shirakawago, I’ve started to think about it a bit more seriously.

A few weeks ago, I tried bear meat for the first time. Now I just hope the bears won’t take revenge on me while I’m out exploring the trails.

I always carry my bear bell, but maybe it’s time to get some bear spray too — just to be safe.

Here’s the news I mentioned earlier:

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