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[–] non_burglar@lemmy.world 8 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (2 children)

I live where the attack happened.

The couple were riding ebikes, which are very quiet. Everyone is warned against doing this on the flats for this very reason, but the old folks around here think they know better.

Carry bear spray, but also make noise where you go so this happens less frequently.

[–] dubyakay@lemmy.ca 3 points 4 days ago (1 children)

So the huffing and puffin on regular bikes would have deterred the bear?

[–] non_burglar@lemmy.world 4 points 4 days ago

The huffin and puffin wouldn't be happening on a 5k trail made for walking. There aren't supposed to be bikes of any kind there.