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		jml7c5 on April 24, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: West Coast Trail – The 75km/48 mile hike in Vancou... Yes, the risk is very, very low. Probably in the same ballpark as being struck by lightning. (Though I do know someone who was stalked by a cougar while they were hiking alone. So there's at least something to feel nervous about.)

tlavoie on April 24, 2023 [–]

Oh, absolutely. And just knowing that despite almost never seeing one, you know they see you.

I've been to a talk by a local guy who survived an attack by a young grizzly. The feeling of pure helplessness that he expressed was... something.

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