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.