Re: [Paddlewise] Bear Bags

Sorry to respond so late but I've been away.

This incident took place in Camp 4 (aka sunnyside) in Yosemite. We'd been 
bothered by racoons all night and just slung a few pebbles at them to let 
them know our need for sleep. Around 12 we heard our otherwise empty packs 
being broken into. Definitely not a racoon this time, and even fist sized 
rocks would no dislodge him once he got hold of the beer. 

This bear must have met a tragic end once the park started to deal with 
these types. A real pro, he knew his business and I've always avoided the 
subject of how the bear got the cans open due to credibility issues. 1 can 
had incisor holes in the side, the remaining 5 were bitten on the top of 
the can. I swear he'd roll back on his butt & swig it down, then go back 
for another.  The was no food smell on the pack or the beer, so he knew a 
6 pack by sight, and what to do.

I imagine he felt quite well with 6 big cans of beer in him, and as for 
his friends, he wasn't about to share his prize

Kevin
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