The park service’s social media is usually absurd but it’s not wrong

Most squirrel bites originate at the front, or “bitey end,” of the squirrel.

Running to a tree or frantically climbing a tree may also provoke a bear to chase you. If the former friend you pushed down somehow made it up a tree and is now extending you a hand, there’s a good chance you’re not getting up that tree. Karma’s a bear. ⁣