Black Bear Sprayed at Close Range While Attempting to Attack Hiker Backcountry Trail — December 19, 2025 Terrifying footage captures the moment a black bear charges a hiker on a remote trail—only to be stopped instantly when the hiker deploys bear spray at close range. The video shows the bear emerging suddenly from brush and closing distance fast. As the animal approaches, the hiker stands ground just long enough to discharge bear spray directly into the bear’s face. The bear immediately recoil