A black bear that crashed a Labor Day party in Carbon County, Pennsylvania left his escort with a parting gift before exiting the premises…a gnarly looking scratch to the abdomen. Anyone care to guess how many Yuenglings were consumed before Mike decided you could usher out a wild bear like a neighborhood dog. While some of us tend to get pretty comfortable in presence of black bears, never forget they can turn the tables in the blink of an eye and inflict serious damage. Lesson learned.

Here’s the damage:

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Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....