I'm heading off to Alaska in a couple of weeks and have received so many warnings about bears! The chances of me actually seeing or being attacked by a bear are slim but I must admit I was slightly perturbed by this item in the Herald today.
http://www.smh.com.au/news/world/she-whispered-bear-then-line-went-dead/2008/06/30/1214677888801.html
I think I'll be getting those bear bells.
