U.S. ski champion reveals how she fought off black bear...with her fists

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'I just tried to be as large and aggressive as I could': U.S. ski champion reveals how she fought off black bear...with her fists
By David Gardner
Last updated at 11:02 PM on 1st August 2011


Cuts, bruises and a terrifying memory: U.S. skier Ani Haas shows off her injuries on the Today show from her black bear attack



Former U.S. Ski champion Ani Haas revealed today how she survived a bear attack – by fighting back and punching the charging animal in the face.

Ani’s worst fear became horrifying reality last week when she was jogging along a trail in Missoula, Montana.

Suddenly, she looked up to see a female bear charging at her with claws and teeth bared.

She hadn’t realized, but while she was running she had come between the bear and her two cubs...

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2021292/U-S-skier-Ani-Haas--lucky-walk-away-bear-attack.html#ixzz1Tr3GWbSg

[Kolesar]

1. Tough chick

Her defense was right out of the books that I read about bear attacks.
Try Steven Herrero, "Bear Attacks"

[FourScore]

2. Very tough! n/t