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Beware: Forest Service reports bear encounter in Graveyard Fields off Blue Ridge Parkway
The U.S. Forest Service is encouraging campers and visitors to the Graveyard Fields area of the Pisgah Ranger District, Pisgah National Forest, to be aware of black bears following a bear encounter on May 1.

A group of campers reported that a black bear, apparently in search of food, approached their tent at night. The campers scared the bear away by banging pots and pans. No injuries or property damage were reported. Other bears may have been in the area.

Campers are encouraged to prevent bear interactions by taking the following steps:
Do not store food in tents.

Properly store food by hanging it in a tree or secure container.

Clean up food or garbage around fire rings, grills or other areas of your campsite.

Do not leave food unattended.
For more tips, visit http://www.fs.usda.gov/nfsnc.
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I’d love to hear the bear’s version of this story.

ashevillain7

May 03, 2012
at 01:09 PM


“Get off the lawn, you damn kids!”

Barry Summers

May 03, 2012
at 05:32 PM


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