Bears out of hibernation, and they are hungry

At this time of year, bears have emerged from hibernation and they are hungry, as a group of campers found over the weekend in Oconee County.  They called for help.  In this instance, however, there was no need to panic.  Bears usually want to avoid humans, as much as campers and other non-hunters want to avoid them.  Nevertheless, it pays to understand how bears can act if they encounter humans in the wilds.  Greg Lucas of the South Carolina DNR imparted some advice about that this morning, and he can be heard today on 101.7/WGOG NEWS.