Comments on: Trail safety encouraged after attack on hiker http://www.issaquahpress.com/2010/05/11/trail-safety-encouraged-after-attack-on-hiker/ The Issaquah Press Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:33:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: JS http://www.issaquahpress.com/2010/05/11/trail-safety-encouraged-after-attack-on-hiker/comment-page-1/#comment-69726 JS Sun, 30 May 2010 02:27:12 +0000 http://www.issaquahpress.com/?p=24579#comment-69726 If the incident on Tiger was a practice run for this guy, he may be getting a feel for how to effectively immobilize someone. This doesn't mean he'll attack in a similar location again. It's good to be aware of common-sense ways to keep yourself safe wherever you are. When hiking, carry a phone, trekking poles or staff and an emergency whistle. Keep a safe distance from people you don't know. Be particularly careful in trailhead parking areas. This is an opportune place for abduction. If the incident on Tiger was a practice run for this guy, he may be getting a feel for how to effectively immobilize someone. This doesn’t mean he’ll attack in a similar location again. It’s good to be aware of common-sense ways to keep yourself safe wherever you are.
When hiking, carry a phone, trekking poles or staff and an emergency whistle. Keep a safe distance from people you don’t know. Be particularly careful in trailhead parking areas. This is an opportune place for abduction.

]]> By: Tim Dutcher http://www.issaquahpress.com/2010/05/11/trail-safety-encouraged-after-attack-on-hiker/comment-page-1/#comment-64428 Tim Dutcher Wed, 12 May 2010 23:39:05 +0000 http://www.issaquahpress.com/?p=24579#comment-64428 Another tip... carry hiking poles to act as another deterrent. They'll also help save your knees on the way down. Plus, in the very unlikely event that you cross paths with an aggressive bear or cougar, you'll have more of a fighting chance. Another tip… carry hiking poles to act as another deterrent. They’ll also help save your knees on the way down. Plus, in the very unlikely event that you cross paths with an aggressive bear or cougar, you’ll have more of a fighting chance.

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