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Stupid Tourists

2006 Reader Submission
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We were hiking in Smoky Mountains National Park Oct 19, 2006 when we came upon a group of about 10 people, with kids, all looking uphill.

When we came up, one of them pointed out the object of their attention. About 175 yards uphill from us (very steep hillside) was a full grown black bear, looked to be around 400 pounds.

The Darwin nominees for this story are the middle-aged couple who had already climbed up the hill to within 20 feet of the bear, and was annoying said bear.

Their intention was to drive the bear down the hill to the group of people on the trail so they could all get a good look. . . .

We quickly decided we were standing in the shallow end of the gene pool here, and quickly left. Since I did not hear screaming or growling I must assume these people did not make full Darwin eligibility, but they are certainly worthy of recognition. These people should not be breeding.

Submitted on 10/26/2006

Submitted by: Dennis Meador
Reference: Eye Witness Account

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James said:
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Thanks, dennis! I rather like stories about dumb tourists! Yes, provoking a bear is not a good example to set in front of kids, and I concur entirely that these tourists are worthy of a group citation. Since this is a PA, we have a bit more wiggle room! Anyway, the readers ought to be aware of such stupidity (in case any of them have to share a ledge with dumb tourists and a bear)!

Graham said:
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The bear was probably in shock: disbelief that humans were being so stupid. It probably shook its head and wandered off.

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