Video: Black Bear Opens Occupied Car Door

This is absolutely not how we’d like to start our day. In this video from Narragansett, Rhode Island, a woman was inside her car minding her own business when a large black bear strolls up and attempts to gain entry into her vehicle. It successfully opened the passenger door before the occupant was able to repel it and lock herself inside until the police came.

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Even black bears can pose a threat to humans, especially when motivated by food. Here is some basic advice about what to do in case of a bear encounter in the wild:

-Do not run from a bear, stand your ground and talk firmly to the animal

-If it continues to approach, throw rocks and sticks, wave your arms and yell loudly

-If the bear attacks, fight back as aggressively as possible and do not stop until the bear runs off

We would also recommend carrying bear spray while traveling in bear habitat. For more information on how to travel safely in bear habitat and what to do in case of an encounter, see the National Park Service's website.