Last night, I was walking along a street on my campus and deviated from the sidewalk to head to a slightly more wooded area. As my feet made noise on a somewhat tall layer of leaves, something seemingly large (I thought it was a person for a moment) suddenly moved amidst the bushes up ahead in the dark. I froze, but heard the leaves crunch periodically and a loud snorting sound twice (like a high-pitched version of someone blowing their nose). There was no voice or snickering. After slowly backing away, I left the scene without incident.

Am I being reasonable in assuming this was a bear, especially since there have been occasional, confirmed sightings on campus?

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Could be a bear. I've never heard one make a sound before, so I'm not sure if the sound matches a bears M.O. I wouldn't worry too much though.

It's more likely then you think.

quote Xanato

I froze, but heard the leaves crunch periodically and a loud snorting sound twice (like a high-pitched version of someone blowing their nose).

That sounds more like a deer than a bear to me.



The first time I heard a deer make that noise, I had no clue wtf it was. I hiiighly doubt you had a bear encounter.

But wouldn't a deer have simply hauled ass upon becoming aware that a human was nearby...or at least try to be as quiet as possible?

Not always. I've encountered them on walks before. When I first heard a deer snorting, it was like right by my balcony and it knew humans were there.

quote lbt10

It's more likely then you think.

Spoiler: Bears

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WTF LOLOLOLOL

You should o jumped into the bushes and started swinging at W/e it was and hope you come out victorious

Ah, man. =( I thought this would be a good Thanksgiving story and all. Now I feel like a dumbass.