Watch: Man doesn’t notice bear; how weather causes more encounters

This man didn't notice this mama black bear getting way too close. Finally, he listened to the bystanders and saw the bear, and seemingly unfazed, walked away. Fortunately, the bear turned away too. Situations like this are becoming more common since drought conditions dry up the wild berry crops that are essential for bears' diets. A lack of mountain forage forces bears to look elsewhere, including urban areas, to satisfy their hyperphagia phase. Intense feeding to prepare for hibernation.