A man in Coquitlam, British Columbia encountered a black bear in his garage while charging his electric vehicle. The man, Alex Gold, remained calm and scared off the bear by honking his car horn. Dr. Lynn Rogers, a biologist, emphasizes that bear attacks are rare and occur when bears are afraid or feel threatened. The National Park Service advises that if you encounter a black bear, do not play dead – instead, run to safety or fight back by punching and kicking the bear. Bringing bear spray is recommended for those who frequent the woods. The article also mentions that the man’s close encounter with the bear was captured on video and went viral. The video shows Gold yelling and clapping his hands to scare off the bear as he backs away. Additionally, the article briefly highlights the work of reporter Ahjané Forbes at USA TODAY’s National Trending Team, covering various news topics including breaking news, health, and public policy stories.
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