The leading buck was also unlucky. Its escape route was the same as the rest of the herd, but the deer had successfully run past them. However, because its antlers were too tall, it jumped a little. As a result, its antlers caught a branch, and the sound of branches snapping could be heard. Its body lost its balance because it had rushed too hard, and it fell heavily to the ground.
The place where the buck fell was only three or four meters away from the tree where Zhang Zian was hiding.
It had only been twenty to thirty seconds since he had woken up. Zhang Zian was extremely nervous, but there was nothing he could do. Other than hiding behind a tree to avoid the impact of the herd of deer, his mind was blank. He didn't know what to do or who to help.
Yes, he didn't know who he should help.
After the herd of deer ran past, he finally realized — oh no! If the deer herd ran away, wouldn't he, who hadn't run, become the black bear's target?
The most unfortunate thing was that the deer ran past him. If the black bear wanted to chase them, it would obviously pass by him.
The black bear ran faster than people, could climb trees, and could swim. If it came to him instead, it would be difficult for him to escape unscathed.
Just when he was at a loss, the leading buck tripped on a branch. This was undoubtedly a good opportunity to escape. As long as he left the buck alone and gave it to the black bear as a midnight snack, it would inevitably die under the claws of the black bear. While the black bear was eating the deer's body, he and the elfins could quietly escape.
Ferocious beasts were different from humans. Humans would kill for no reason, but under normal circumstances, ferocious beasts would not kill for no reason. When they had enough food to fill their stomachs, they would not take the initiative to attack humans or other animals. Since they could not eat anymore, why would they waste their energy? It was better to digest and gain weight.
Not to mention the black bear, even the infamous great white shark could even take a photo with a diver after eating.
So when he saw the buck fall to the ground, the first thought that flashed through his mind was — good opportunity!
This was the best opportunity to escape. As long as he did not care, he could definitely successfully escape the scene.
Of course, there was a price to pay. He only had time to carry his backpack. As for the tent, sleeping bag, moisture-proof mat, and some sundries that he had not picked up because he had to eat breakfast the next morning, he could only abandon them here.
In addition, he had to run in the dark. No matter where he went, the farther the better.
Zhang Zian hesitated for a moment, but still decided to run away. He couldn't give up his life over his money.
The buck tried to get up after it fell, but its antlers were caught in a tree branch, and it was dizzy from the fall. It couldn't tell where it was going, and its antlers were broken.
Of course, the black bear would not let go of this opportunity. It quickly ran over, wanting to give the buck a fatal blow.
Just as the buck got up and ran two steps, its body was pounced on by the black bear that stood up. The buck struggled with all its might, and the deer and bear tangled with each other as they rolled to the side of the tree.
"Caw! Quack! "Although Richard couldn't see, the sound was so close that he was scared shitless.
The black bear smelled the scent of humans and saw Zhang Zian hiding behind the tree. It roared at the sky, as if it was a warning and a threat.
The buck's moist eyes reflected the flashlight, as if it was pleading with him.
Oh, my God!
Zhang Zian cursed. He didn't know what the bear was thinking. It might be warning him not to be nosy, or it might think that he was angered by his threat.
He couldn't passively wait for the black bear's reaction. At such a close distance, if the black bear pounced on him, he wouldn't be able to hide.
After being targeted by a bear, the biggest taboo was to turn around and run away. If he didn't run, the bear might continue to attack the deer. If he ran, it was very likely that he would turn around and attack people.
Zhang Zian's legs trembled, and he resisted the urge to run away.
If he was closer, he would be more aware of how huge the black bear was. It was probably a little taller than him when it stood up. It was like a moving mountain of meat. Unless he was given a cannon, he was absolutely no match for the black bear at this distance.
The elfins saw that the situation was not good and wanted to come to the rescue, but the cat elfins were in another tree and couldn't run so fast.
Famous barked at the black bear from the side, trying to attract the black bear's attention to itself, and kept approaching the bear.
The elfins wouldn't just watch it die, but if they fought with the black bear, even the elfins would probably be seriously injured. The more injured the black bear was, the more furious it would be, and it would only fight to the death.
Zhang Zian had no time to think. He put Pi behind him and took out a big treasure from his waist — a can of bear spray he bought at a local outdoor goods store in the United States.
Since he knew there were bears in the Mahogany Forest, how could he come in without any preparation? Was he going to pin all his hopes on not encountering a bear? What if he was unlucky?
The bear spray was expensive, about 40 to 50 US dollars per can. If he didn't use it, he couldn't return it within seven days. But it was a necessary investment for safety. Even if it hurt his heart, he had to buy it.
In fact, according to years of research on bear attacks, once a person was attacked by a bear, it didn't matter if they had a gun or not. The guns that could be bought by the people basically couldn't kill the bear before it killed you. However, bear spray containing chili peppers was more effective than guns.
He lifted the lid, pulled out the safety pin, and pressed the spray button at the black bear. He sincerely hoped that the black bear wasn't a hot-blooded man.
The high-pressure yellow mist sprayed out rapidly, covering the black bear's head and upper body.
This was the advantage of the spray. It could spray a few meters away, and it covered a large area. As long as the general direction was correct, there was almost no possibility of the spray going off course. It wasn't like a gun, which required precise aiming. In a life or death situation, one wrong shot could be the end of the bear. Even if the shot didn't go off course, it still might not save the bear's life.
The chili mist irritated the black bear's eyes, nose, and throat. It couldn't be withstood by willpower. It roared, dropped its prey, and ran away. It crossed the stream and ran to the forest on the other side.
Zhang Zian was afraid that it would come back again, so he chased after it and sprayed it on its anus and balls.
The black bear plunged into the dark forest. There was a cracking sound among the branches and grass, and the black bear's painful roar gradually faded away.
The forest returned to silence. Zhang Zian held the spray in his hand, stiffly maintaining his previous posture. His heart was beating so fast that it felt like it was going to jump out of his chest. His whole body was covered in cold sweat.
I actually successfully chased away an adult male black bear?!?!?!
That's amazing!
He couldn't believe it, but the truth was right in front of him. He had to believe it.
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