I have not been afraid of black bears

[Shutterbug]

I may have to rethink my position on black bears. I have always treated grizzly bears with an appropriate degree of respect/fear, but I have not had a fear of black bears. Whenever I encounter one, I have been more concerned with getting a picture than with getting away. I may have to rethink my position. There have been two deaths this week in Alaska due to bear maulings. Both were black bears!!!

https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/2017...n-black-bears/

None of the news stories I have been able to find have said anything about cubs. Everyone knows to keep a safe distance from any bear with cubs. It is possible that both of the Alaska instances involved mother bears with cubs, but the news stories don't say anything about the cubs.

[egilbe]

Its the same area, probably the same bear.