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Ultrarunner Survives Black Bear Encounter in Yosemite

Jon-Kyle Mohr was finishing a 50-mile run when he collided with a bear, escaping with minor injuries thanks to quick thinking and help from nearby campers.

  • Mohr was less than a mile from completing his run when the bear charged at him.
  • The bear dropped a stolen bag of garbage, then returned towards Mohr.
  • Mohr and nearby campers used loud noises to scare off the bear.
  • Mohr sustained two scratches but avoided serious injury.
  • Yosemite has seen a rise in bear activity, with ten incidents reported this year.
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