Bear Encounter on Mount Si

A black bear mama defended her cubs on Mount Si after teens got too close, resulting in scratches and a twisted ankle — trails closed for a day, then reopened Thursday. Rare but serious: bears usually avoid humans, but if you encounter one, stand tall, make noise, and use bear spray — never run. Only one black bear fatality in Washington’s history, since 1974. Another group spotted bears nearby — still unlocated. Stay alert: wildlife is wild, even in popular spots. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/61e3f37719de68c0