Local news has done it again. A story from Providence, Rhode Island on Wednesday night was meant to provide helpful tips in case a bear attacks you, but instead it only provided laughs.
In the NBC 10 report, Julie Tremel tried to show viewers what to do if a bear is coming your way. She is seen hilariously waving her arms around (because you want to make sure that the bear knows you are a human) and throwing things at the camera. One of the best shots is a close up of her face, with eyes going left and right to “avoid direct eye contact” with the bear.
According to Mediabistro’s TV Spy, the context for the video was that a Scituate, RI man recently met a bear and had no idea what to do. While the man didn’t have Tremel’s safety tips available, he did still survive the encounter.
“According to experts, you should avoid direct eye contact with the bear,” Tremel tells viewers. “Don’t run away, instead back off slowly. Wave your arms to let the animal know you’re human. Don’t yell. Stay quiet unless the bear attacks then scream and throw things at the bear. If the bear attacks, curl up into a ball on your side or lay flat on your stomach. And above all, stay calm.”
Mediate made some hilarious GIFs of the report. As the site notes, for some reason, remaining quiet requires you to tell the bear “shh!” At least the bear might stay quiet.
Watch the report here:
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