Bear Spray Saves Tahoe Vacationer | Washington DC News

A July 4th holiday turned wild when Cortlandt Koerwitz was attacked by a bear while chilling on his Tahoe boat—thanks to a surprise bear charge in his garage. Armed with bear spray, he defended himself successfully, reminding listeners that while bears usually avoid humans, preparedness matters. The National Park Service confirms bear spray is only for defensive use against charging bears—and it’s not for personal use or gear. Koerwitz’s shaken but safe experience underscores the importance of knowing your surroundings and having the right tools when venturing into wildlife territory. Thank you to our sponsor Garrett Waller Performance: http://coaching.garrettwaller.com Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/cf0659fe90763aad