Terrible cases about encounters between travelers and wolves. Encounters with wolves
Wolves are animals that live in a pack, and this is why they can pose a serious danger to humans.
During the hungry and cold seasons, winter and autumn, the likelihood of a wolf attacking a person increases. The wolf is a rather smart animal and knows that a person, especially one armed with even a simple stick, is stronger than a wolf. And therefore, a pack of wolves attacks a person only in the most desperate cases, from severe hunger. And lone wolves can only attack if they are sick with rabies or if a she-wolf is protecting her wolf cubs.
Of course, there are cases of wolf attacks on people, but they are not frequent and are rather the exception. In most cases, a wolf will not attack even a lone traveler in the forest, unless, of course, it senses that the traveler is severely wounded and exhausted. But still, one should not downplay the danger that can arise when meeting a wolf.
What to do when meeting a wolf
When meeting any enemy, do not panic, do not show your fear and weakness. If a battle is inevitable, fight to the end and you will definitely win and survive.
One of the rules when encountering various predators is not to run away (the exception is when you run a few meters to guaranteed shelter and rescue).
You cannot run away when attacked by a dog, just as you cannot run away when attacked by a wolf. You still won’t be able to escape, especially in the forest, even if you are a master of sports in the 100-meter dash. When trying to escape, the wolf gets the feeling that they are afraid of him, he instantly understands his superiority and strength. And even if he had no intention of attacking before, and the meeting was accidental, he will most likely rush after you. The same thing happens with dogs, bears and many other predators. If you start to run away, the wolf will catch up with you in no time and attack you from behind, and knock you to the ground and bite you to death. This brings up another rule: never turn your back on a wolf; this is especially important when meeting a pack of wolves. There will definitely be someone who will go around you and attack you from behind. You can only effectively defend yourself against a wolf in front of yourself. Another important rule is to stay on your feet. If a wolf knocks you to the ground, you won’t be able to deal with him without a gun or a knife. And being on your feet you can give a serious fight back. And besides, while you are on your feet, the wolf knows that you can pose a danger, and when the wolf is on top, even a wound cannot always stop him from finishing off the victim.
When meeting a wolf, it is better to avoid fighting
When meeting a wolf, you can and should try to avoid a fight. If the wolf and the pack do not show obvious aggression towards you, you can try to retreat, the main thing is not to turn your back on them. Have an axe, knife, stick with you, prepare the “weapon” for action, take it out, take it conveniently, but it is better to do all movements slowly and without sudden movements.
If you can quickly climb a tree, climb it. Being two meters above the ground, wolves will not reach you. And they won’t wait long either, they’ll circle around and leave. You can try to scare away the wolf, as I already wrote in another article about dog attacks, animals are often afraid of creatures larger than them in size. And only mad or trained dogs do not feel fear of a person with a stick. Everyone else, regardless of breed, experiences fear and fears for their lives just as much as you. Therefore, when meeting wolves, take a large stick and try to wave it, shouting loudly, creating a menacing appearance. If the flock is not large, this will scare it.
If a wolf attack is inevitable, stand with your back to the dense thickets, or better yet, lean your back against a tree. This way there will be additional emphasis and even if the wolf throws his full weight, he will not be able to knock you to the ground. Most likely, even if a pack attacks and you manage to fight off the first wolf and wound it, the rest will retreat and understand that they have a dangerous and strong enemy in front of them.
Weapons against the wolf
Naturally, if you have a firearm with you, there is nothing special to be afraid of, one or two shots and the pack of wolves is gone. But what to use for protection if you don’t have a firearm?
- Knife.
Any tourist should have a knife when going into the forest. A knife is an excellent means of defense, but you need to know how to use it, hit quickly and hard, and hold it correctly in your hand so that it doesn’t come off. And a knife is a weapon for direct contact. You will most likely only be able to hit a wolf with a knife when it has already bitten you. But there is an option to hold a knife in front of you and in front of the wolf’s mouth, and prevent it from biting you. If the wolf still fails to attack you, he will understand that the attack has failed and will retreat.
- Axe, kukri, machete.
Now on sale there are a huge number of tourist axes, kukris, machetes, which do not take up much space in your equipment, but can help out in a situation not only when chopping wood, but also when meeting with wolves. Defending against a wolf using, for example, a kukri will be much easier and more effective than using a knife. And one good blow to the head can completely neutralize the attacking predator.
- Gas canister.
Gas spray, a universal means of self-defense. It is better to buy a two-part gas canister, which in addition to tear gas contains pepper. This remedy works flawlessly (despite all sorts of old stories) on people and animals. By spraying a small cloud of pepper gas in front of you, you will permanently deprive the wolf of the desire to attack. If you manage to hit a wolf in the mouth, nose or eyes with a stream of gas, after a couple of seconds he will whine in pain and retreat, and will never approach a person again in his life. Due to their strong sense of smell, animals often cannot tolerate the smell of perfume, citrus fruits, or smoke, so the irritating substance from a gas canister affects them even more strongly than it does on humans. If the wind is blowing from you to a pack of wolves, you can spray the gas in advance; this will most likely disperse all the wolves.
- Fire and smoke.
To protect yourself from any predators in your campsite, always light a fire. Having accidentally run into a pack of wolves, of course it’s impossible to light a fire, but I got into the habit of carrying a smoke bomb in my backpack pocket. You can make it yourself or buy it at a military store. When you pull the pin, thick and unpleasant-smelling smoke will pour out. This smoke will not only give you a tactical advantage, but will also scare away the wolves.
- Stick.
A stick is the simplest, universal tool. If you are a completely unprepared tourist and you don’t have any of the above with you, take a stick with you on any hike. There shouldn’t be any difficulties with this, there are plenty of sticks in the forests).
You can scare off a wolf with a stick at an early stage, and if the wolf’s attack has begun, then with the help of a stick you will most likely not be able to inflict severe injuries on the predator, but it will be possible to keep him away from you. Also, in the forest, try to always move with a stick or pole. Using a stick, you can move the grass in front of you and reduce the likelihood of a snake bite. With the help of a stick, you can help yourself get out of the swamp, and in general, on long hikes, a third support for the body will not hurt.
Rabies among wolves
Rabies among wolves is not particularly common, but it does occur occasionally. Rabies most likely passes from foxes to wolves. This disease is not uncommon among foxes.
A healthy wolf and a mad wolf can be said to be different animals. Signs of rabies in a wolf are matted fur, a lowered head, a pressed tail, and a dull look. The important thing is that a rabid wolf always leaves the pack and lives life alone. Therefore, if you see several wolves, they are healthy. If a wolf comes to people during the day, be especially careful, most likely the wolf is rabid, and such an animal can attack for no reason. In addition to the physical injuries that a rabid wolf can cause, there is a danger of contracting rabies. Therefore, when you see a wolf in a populated area during the day, you need to act immediately. Slow retreat tactics may not help here. You need to immediately run for cover. The chances of escaping from a rabid wolf are greater than from a healthy one, since a sick wolf is exhausted and weak, but again, a sick wolf is even more dangerous, since just one bite can transmit an infection to you in the form of rabies.
When going into the forest to pick mushrooms, or going on a long hike with tents, remember that, first of all, you are going to someone else’s house, the inhabitants of which are wild animals. It could be a harmless squirrel, a peace-loving elk, or a female bear with cubs, who, upon seeing a person, will certainly decide that you pose a threat to her.
Most cases of human bites by wild animals are caused by people themselves. We get too close to them, we are curious, we want to photograph, touch, feed, we neglect safety measures when communicating with animals.
Quite recently, a video from the Arkhangelsk region appeared on the Internet. Five builders were filming the cubs and having fun. A minute later, an angry bear came out of the forest and rushed at the people. Three construction workers died on the spot.
Another case of a bear attack occurred with a reindeer herder. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition. He himself names the reason for the attack - he ran, which provoked the aggression.
Recently, cases of wolves appearing near large cities, and in places where they are not accustomed, have become more frequent. So, in October last year, residents of Crimea observed packs of wolves in the vicinity of Simferopol. It is known that wolves have never lived in Crimea. Most likely, they crossed the frozen Sea of Azov in winter from the Rostov region in search of food. In the spring of this year, in several villages of Crimea, a “mad” wolf began to appear in courtyards and rush at animals and people. At the same time, experts note that wolves rarely attack groups of people, mainly individuals. In the Kirov region, a case was recently recorded of a wolf attack on a young girl who decided to cross a field alone in the evening. Unfortunately, the incident ended tragically.
Going to the forest
If you follow safety rules and are careful and observant, meeting forest dwellers can be quite safe. When going into the forest, you need to take the necessary standard kit: a folding knife, a charged phone, matches, a bottle of water, pepper spray.
It is better to go into the forest in a group of two or three people. If you are going to stay in the forest overnight, then be sure to decide who will be on duty and make sure that the fire does not go out. As a rule, at night any wild animal will be afraid of fire and will not come close to the campsite. Along the perimeter of the tent city, you can mark the territory with your own urine or string a rope with something that jingles, for example, tie bottles or cans. To avoid attracting animals with odors, it is better to put leftover food in a tight bag.
Let's look in more detail at which forest animals most residents of our country can encounter, and how to behave so that the animals do not show aggression.
Bear
Bears are extremely rare in the forests of the European part of our country due to their extermination. The largest populations live in the Leningrad and Novgorod regions, Bashkiria, Siberia, and the Far East. As a rule, they do not hunt humans, unlike wolves. In summer, bears are mainly provided with plant and animal food, so they do not pose a danger to humans. The exception is the period from May to June - the time of active breeding of bears. In winter, these animals hibernate for 3-6 months.
Bear attacks on people usually happen for two reasons.
1. First - if you accidentally woke up the bear after hibernation. During this period, he will be especially hungry and aggressive.
2. The second possible reason for a bear attack is mother bear meeting with cubs on your way.
Therefore, the best way to protect yourself from a bear is to try not to encounter it.
How to prevent meeting a bear in the forest?
It is important to be cautious and careful in the forest, especially if the forest is in the habitat of bears. It is better to avoid a dense overgrown forest, as it reduces the likelihood of seeing an animal from afar and having time to get away from it. Most often, encounters with bears occur in places where there are a lot of berries, or along the banks of the river.
As a rule, in places where food is collected, bears do not behave aggressively, but, on the contrary, when they smell or hear a person, they will move away from him. Therefore, in order to avoid meeting a bear, be loud, talk, step on cracking branches, sing in the forest, whistle.
Particular attention should be paid to bear trails. If you see a bear's footprint in the snow in the spring, this may be evidence of its awakening from hibernation. You need to go around this place and go in the direction opposite to the direction the animal is moving.
Proper disposal of garbage, especially food waste, is also the key to safe coexistence between humans and bears. By creating spontaneous landfills in the forest, directly next to a village or in the fields, we thereby attract wild animals closer to humans and create a lack of fear in them. Bears should not form associations between food and humans. For the same reason, if you stay overnight in the forest, try to hide the leftover food as best as possible, put it in a tent, and wrap it in several bags.
If you unexpectedly meet a bear
If you notice a bear in the forest near you, you need to move away to a safe distance as quietly as possible without panic.
If the bear notices you, but does not run, you need to try to drive him away by shouting or shooting into the air. False flares and a flare gun, which are sold in fishing stores, are suitable as deterrents. You can also spray pepper spray so that its pungent smell will scare away the bear, or set fire to the clothes you take off.
Don't quickly run away from a bear. It is necessary to slowly, turning to face him, move away. You can only run when you are so far away that the bear disappears from your field of vision.
There are situations in which you can see a bear cub in the forest. You should not try to touch it or take a photo, as the bear is most likely somewhere nearby.
If the bear is at a distance of 5-7 meters from you, then most likely this will be followed by an attack. It is important to note that before an attack, a bear may not show any outward signs of aggression. The video above is evidence of this. Conversely, if a bear stands on its hind legs, this may not mean that it wants to attack. Therefore, admiring bears in the forest leads to tragic consequences.
What to do if you are attacked by a bear
The best thing to do when a bear notices you is to distract him. If there is a mountain or hill somewhere nearby, this will help you gain a few minutes in the fight with the bear. The fact is that due to its massive weight, it will be difficult for him to see you on a hill.
If you have a basket of berries or a backpack in your hands, then you need to put it in front of you. Many stories indicate that in such cases people were saved by pretending to be dead. It is best to lie on the ground in the fetal position, while protecting your head with your hands. You can use a wearing backpack as a shield.
Even if you feel that the bear has already lost interest in you, but is nearby, you should not move or get up.
If the bear does attack, then you need to try to inflict strong blows on it with a knife, for example, in the eye or nose. You can throw any objects that you have at the bear, while trying to hit its sensitive muzzle. It's good if you have pepper spray with you, which you can spray directly into the bear's eyes. At the same time, try not to look the bear in the eye. There is always a chance to survive in a fight with an animal, but in the case of a bear it is small, since it is very strong and fast.
Since bears are very good at climbing trees, especially young ones, do not try to hide from him in a tree. Large bears can knock down a tree, and then you will have even less chance of survival. If you have already climbed a tree from a bear, then the only thing that can save you is to hold on to thin, high branches that will not give the bear the opportunity to hang.
Bears swim very well, so it is unlikely to be possible to hide from it in the water.
Wolves
There are six subspecies of wolves in Russia. In the European part of the Russian Federation, you can most often find the gray wolf from fairy tales - the Central Russian wolf.
In the south of Russia, in the steppes and in the Lower Volga region, the steppe wolf lives.
The lifestyle of a wolf differs in many ways from that of a bear. Wolves, as a rule, move in packs of 5-11 wolves and track their prey for a long time. Often you may not even notice that wolves are hunting you. One huntsman described how he was walking along an abandoned road in the forest. After 20 minutes, he decided to return back along the same road and noticed even traces of wolves on it. The tracks were laid literally a meter or two from his own. So he realized that he had almost become prey to the hunting wolves.
In summer, the flock may temporarily split into smaller ones. However, it is unlikely to meet them in the forest during the day. They live in very dense spruce forests, thickets of reeds, overgrown ravines and swamps, where people often cannot pass.
In winter, from January-February, wolves begin the so-called rut, that is, the wedding period, the most dangerous in terms of the aggressiveness of wolves. In winter, wolves hunt even during the day.
And yet, recently cases of wolf attacks on people in central Russia are extremely rare. Over the past 50 years, only eight fatal wolf attacks on humans have been recorded. Statistics indicate that wolves attack most often in Belarus, with Kirov and Irkutsk regions, the Republic of Karelia and Ukraine in second place. Wolves will hunt people only in the absence of food or if they have bitten people before. Such cases were recorded in the period after World War II, when many people were killed in the forests. After this, the wolves began to attack residents of nearby villages and towns more intensely. Wolves suffering from rabies are also often attacked. Most of these incidents occur in spring and autumn.
Signs of a rabid wolf
1. Mad wolves often run alone, run out onto public roads, and enter villages and towns.
2. A sick wolf, as a rule, has dripping saliva, a tucked tail, a lowered head, and cloudy eyes.
How to behave when meeting a wolf
Wolves most often attack single tourists in the forest, as well as women and children. Cases of wolf attacks on men are extremely rare.
If you see a wolf from afar, it is best to move away unnoticed. You cannot look the wolf in the eyes and turn your back to it. If a wolf presses his ears back and crouches, this is a sure sign that he is preparing to jump. In such a situation, it is best to climb a tree or throw any available food to the wolf to distract it. Do not be afraid that you will sit on the tree for a long time; as a rule, after a few hours the wolves leave the intended victim.
People who meet wolves in the forest note that if the wolf is already very close, then you need to visually increase your size. Wolves do not attack those who are larger and stronger than them. This can be done, for example, by picking up a log and twisting it in different directions. It is important to roar like a wolf.
If an attack cannot be avoided, then the best position remains the fetal position. It will allow you to cover your face and neck, which are areas of a typical wolf bite. However, you should not pretend to be dead, as in the case of a bear. The wolf is a very intellectually highly developed creature. If he senses that you are afraid of him, it will immediately make you defenseless.
Pepper spray or a knife will also work to disarm an attacking wolf. If this is not at hand, then any sharp stick will do. The most sensitive thing about a wolf is its head and nose. If you fight off a wolf and it runs into the forest, it will probably attack you again. In this case, we advise you to light a fire or strong smoke (throw leaves into the fire). Wolves are very afraid of smoke. If you are bitten by a wolf, you need to go to the hospital as soon as possible to avoid contracting rabies.
If a wolf attacks a person, it will be effective to hide in a deep body of water. In such a situation, the wolf will have less chance of attacking, since it will not reach the bottom with its paws, and you have a chance to swim far away.
Boars
Wild boars inhabit almost all the forests of our country and Europe. Especially many wild boars live in fruit and oak forests. Therefore, you can find traces of this animal quite often. However, wild pigs go out to feed in the forest only at night, because they are very alert and can hear a person five hundred meters away. Having noticed a person, as a rule, the boar will hide itself. However, if you accidentally come across a female boar with small cubs (April-May), then the wild boar may show aggression. If you encounter such animals, it is better to move away from them as soon as possible. If a wild boar attacks, then the best remedy is to climb a tree. Boars cannot look up, so in a tree they will lose sight of you and quickly move away.
Elk
Elk is a fairly large wild animal, its weight can reach 600 kg. They live in almost all forests of Central Russia and Europe. In the summer, moose go into the forest only at night; during the daytime, they escape the heat in overgrown ponds. In normal times, moose are peaceful animals, but on the contrary, they are shy animals that do not show aggression. According to Ivan Yutkin, head of a moose biological station in the Moscow region, people are often themselves to blame for an elk attack on them. Many people, seeing a moose in the forest, try to approach it, touch it, and feed it. This cannot be done, as the animal will begin to defend itself and beat with its hooves.
The only time when moose themselves can attack a person is during the rutting period from August to October. If you meet an aggressive male or female with cubs in the forest, then such animals can be very dangerous. If at the same time the elk is excited, his ears are pressed to his neck, and his head is lowered, this means that he is preparing to attack. There is no point in hiding from moose in the water, because these animals swim very well.
There are several tips from foresters on how to scare away an approaching moose. Since the elk has poor eyesight, you can simply hide behind a tree trunk, so he will lose sight of the person. And also, as discussed above, any animal is afraid of an object that is larger than itself. One journalist told the story of how he scared an aggressive moose by opening a large raincoat in front of him. To scare off an elk, lighting a fire or setting fire to removed clothing is also a suitable option. Almost all animals are afraid of fire and smoke.
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Despite the danger of wild animals in the forest, recently they have increasingly begun to talk about the disappearance of some species. Thus, over the past few years, the number of large predators around the world, whose role in the food chain is irreplaceable, has decreased by 90%. Predators often destroy sick animals, thereby preventing the spread of infectious diseases within the species. In countries where large predators have been completely exterminated, the problems are different. For example, in the forests of Lithuania, due to the lack of large animals, the population of roe deer has increased sharply. As a result, natural food reserves were depleted, and some of the animals simply died. Today you can often see that wild animals are freely sold on the Internet, they are kept in city apartments and houses, and you can take pictures with them. By exterminating wild animals or taking them into captivity, first of all, the biological balance within the forest is disrupted, which can certainly lead to a global environmental disaster in the future.
Well, if you meet a wolf, then there is not much choice, either try to leave (run away) or a tree))
If there is one or two wolf (no more) you can try to leave, it is advisable to make loud noises if it is possible to make a fire, for example, make a torch by taking off some kind of sweater or jacket and wrap it around a stick (there are a lot of stick flowers in the forest, this should not be a problem ) if you have vodka or alcohol with you, you can douse this torch and thus move away from the forest, waving off the torch,
If there are a lot of wolves here, it’s better to choose a tree) and if it’s late at night, then it’s better to think about lodging for the night; if you have a rope, tie yourself to a tree so that when you fall asleep you don’t fall straight to the wolves, or make something like a flooring if, of course, the design of the tree allows it)
Keep in mind that during the day your chances of survival are greater, so it is better to move during the day.
If you have a knife, break a long stick and sharpen one end so you get something like a spear!
A fire will not only help keep you warm, but will also scare away predators.
Make loud noises, scream, growl, this will scare away the wolves a little.
You group up, gather your will into a fist, forget about fear and look straight into the eyes of the wolf who is nearby, you will be able to avert his gaze: the next one from the pack will come to replace you.
And so on for each subsequent...
The main thing: do not lose self-confidence, keep your gaze, even if it’s terribly scary: eye to eye, without blinking, until the wolf or she-wolf is the first to look away, then that’s it, they are under your control. we move away, climb the tree, also without looking away, eye to eye, and wait for help...
And then how lucky it is on the part of human mutual assistance...
Most likely, you will be unlucky... Man is the enemy of man, it is better to rely on wolves, it is more reliable...
Get scared and scream, help! run as fast as you can.
This is approximately what many people do who did not expect such a meeting and lost their composure from surprise. And this is the wrong course of action.
First of all, you shouldn’t make any sudden movements, but try to look at the wolf calmly, without showing panic. I would also use my peripheral vision to look for a tree that would be easier to climb if a flock appeared.
Actually, it seems to me that this is exactly what it is - a dog
However, this is not so important
It’s time to climb the tree because there is more than one animal here
These ears are clearly not bunny ears and there is no certainty that there are 10 more pieces hiding nearby
Here only on the tree
While it is light and not too cold, you can take off your warm outer clothing, take off what is underneath, such as a jacket or shirt, put the jacket back on, and cut or tear this underwear into strips
Of course, it is advisable to go into the forest with at least a knife
Where there can be wolves, of course, a gun is not superfluous, but it’s still better to climb a tree, and only shoot from there
And if you don’t have a gun, then cut your shirt into strips, make ropes, cut stronger branches, arrange something like a bed so you don’t fall at night
And wait for help.
No, if the mobile phone can pick up, then everything is easier))
Viber, call a friend, send location))
There is definitely no need to run, and under no circumstances should you turn your back on the animal. Look him in the eye, don't show your fear.
If you have matches or a lighter, try to make a torch or even start some kind of fire. If there is a tree nearby, climb it.
If there is only one, then it’s not scary, the wolf is a pack animal, unlike a dog. If there is only one wolf, then not only will it not attack, it will bypass you a kilometer away. But a hungry wolf pack is a completely different matter. There you only have to climb a tree, if there is one, and wait until the wolves leave, but they have sentries, but humans don’t, but you need to sleep, fall asleep, fall out of the tree and... you’ll become a wonderful dinner. At least you can use it for something useful :-) And here’s what, for example, Werner Freund does:
A cute wolf... you shouldn’t be afraid of him alone, since he alone can hardly do anything... You should be afraid of the pack, they’ll kill you! If you see a wolf, then you don’t need to show him your fear, but pretend that you don’t care about him...
If you suddenly meet a wolf in the forest, and this is very unpleasant and very scary, then you should not panic, but slowly retreat without turning your back to it and talk loudly, but under no circumstances should you scream or run, a well-fed and healthy wolf or a pack of wolves will not be touched, and if he meets someone who is sick or hungry, he will immediately attack, then all means are good, and climb trees and fire.
If you see a wolf, you shouldn’t run away from it screaming.
This will only attract his attention.
Go on your way as you went.
At the same time, carefully look around for a large stone or stick.
Just in case.
In general, you shouldn’t go into the forest alone.
Let us first examine the most dangerous periods of an encounter with a wolf.
The most dangerous thing is when they have been starving for a long time, try not to eat for a week, you yourself will become brutal. (here it is impossible to predict the time) or when they have wolf cubs (and this usually occurs in the first months of spring) In other cases, they are unlikely to be suitable. We can always draw a parallel with a dog; a dog is a direct descendant of a wolf, one might say.
What to do when meeting?
The main thing when meeting is not to run away, your heels sparkling, here the instinct of a wolf can overcome the fear of a person, and of course not to shoot if you are not 100% sure that you will kill and there is no pack nearby. The most adequate solution is to scare them off with a loud (not screaming!), serious, and most importantly, confident tone. In many situations they go away.
Let’s imagine that in response to your actions, the wolves hammered their wolf bolt and continue to surround/approach/stand nearby. Then we move on to plan - B. In order to get away from him, under no circumstances do we move sharply (remember the hunter’s instinct) and don’t run, continuing to tell him something in a loud voice (don’t yell), with slow steps we move to the first tree, if something happens, if the wolf doesn’t leave, we climb a tree. An analogue of a tree can be an easily accessible shelter for us and inaccessible for a wolf (House, often a river, etc.)
But the problem is more serious - when the wolf is rabid, we simply dump it as quickly as possible and into any shelter that is not accessible to it.
But how can one determine whether a wolf is healthy or one of “these...wrong ones”?
Several factors determine whether a wolf is rabid or normal:
1) Its appearance. If he has a tattered appearance, a matted skin, a drooping tail and “drunk” cloudy eyes. Then he is 99% mad - the way out is to run as fast as we can, or shoot.
2) Number. If there are two or more of them, the wolves are healthy. There is no need to run, we act as described above. A loud voice and a smooth step back to the tree. Mad wolves always leave the pack and attack alone.
3) His behavior, even if there are 10 of you, and he rushes at you, then it’s 110 percent, we can say that he’s mad. The solution is to shoot, or, if you’re unarmed, and preferably in different directions, 1 bitten - nothing compared to half the group bitten by a rabid beast.
Well, now a little theory. About what rabies is and how it appears.
Rabies is a neurotropic virus that attacks the body's central nervous system. Unfortunately, this is a deadly virus for animals. The period of death is 10 days. If the animal survived, then we can assume that it was not rabies.
I hope that you will never have to use these tips, but informed means armed. Life situations are different.
How to behave when meeting a wolf? This can really help.
The first and most important thing is not to lose composure. Remember that predators in most cases are afraid of humans. The emotional state of a person when meeting a predator is expressed mainly in three forms: a person runs away, screams, or, which is more unacceptable, shoots at the beast.
At the sight of a running person, an animal may have a pursuit reflex, rush after the person running and attack him. The reflex may be stronger than fear of a person. Fleeing from the beast is also unacceptable for another reason: a person can head towards the hidden cub, and the mother will most likely perceive this as an attack on him. Baby raptors are very curious and have less fear of humans than their parents. A person in such a situation can try to drive away the animals in a loud, possibly calm voice))) but not with a cry, which is perceived by the animal as a challenge or aggression. Simpler, right?)) In most cases, predators move away from a sharp sound, but among them there are also individuals with “character” who in these cases can attempt an attack.
Carrying a weapon can only be justified by the need for protection. However, shooting at a large predator unless absolutely necessary is not permissible. It is extremely difficult to kill an animal outright, hitting its vital organs; only an experienced hunter can do this, and a wounded animal often attacks a person. Not every throw of a predator towards a person means an intention to attack, so before you shoot at the animal, you need to try to stop it with your voice or by shooting upward. Usually this helps, and the animal leaves.
Our fear of meeting a wolf in the forest is the very factor blocking aggression that ensures a person’s safety from attacks by wolves. However, when a person meets a wolf, conditions may arise under which the wolf’s passive-defensive block may not inhibit the reaction of aggression. This can happen for many reasons. Firstly, wolves are not afraid of every person. They are most afraid of men, less afraid of women, and almost not afraid of children. Secondly, the behavior of a person who encounters a wolf plays a very important role. If a person, even a man, runs away or leaves a wolf, the latter begins to be less afraid. And at this moment a reaction of aggression and, accordingly, an attack by a wolf may appear.
The incident that occurred in the Kherson region left many in a state of shock. Let us remind you: on New Year’s Eve, a wolf bit several people in three villages in this area. And he would have continued to bite if he had not met a brave woman on the way who killed the predator. Laboratory tests were carried out, as a result of which it was established that the animal was sick with rabies...
People are asking a lot of questions in connection with this incident. Most often you hear the following: “What happened? Where did this beast come from? Why was he mad?" But the wolf didn’t really need to “appear” - most likely, he lived in those places. These predators are now found in all areas. And he probably got mad after meeting a fox – also rabid. It is foxes that carry and transmit rabies. The terrible infection “dormants” for the time being in the bodies of some animals, but does not manifest itself in any way. And then, for some reason (which are not fully understood), the virus becomes active. This is how mad foxes appear. They bite everyone they meet, including wolves. Natural questions follow: if the danger of a wolf attack still exists, how can this danger be avoided, how can one avoid encountering such animals? And if the meeting did occur, then how to remain unharmed and generally alive?
First of all, we need to remember that a healthy wolf and a mad wolf are, in essence, completely different animals. The signs of a rabid animal are as follows: dull, matted fur, a lowered head, and a “cloudy” look. The tail may be tucked between its legs, but in a healthy animal it is extended. A very important sign is the presence of a group of wolves. If at least two animals are running nearby, they are clearly healthy; a rabid wolf ALWAYS leaves its relatives. And if a lone wolf ran into the village during daylight hours, there is no doubt that he is rabid: no normal animal would walk among people during the day!
A meeting can occur in different situations. But if you see a wolf in the forest or in the steppe, most likely it is not sick: sick animals for some reason come to human habitation, and healthy ones walk through the forest. And if the appearance of the animal indicates that the wolf is healthy, we can give a 99.9% guarantee that the “forest dog” will behave quietly and peacefully. Because for a normal animal, “disrespectful” behavior towards a person is a rare exception. But, as they say, everything happens in life. And if you see that wolves are “interested” in you, do not run away. It is impossible to escape from a wolf! Step back without turning your back to avoid provoking an attack. A good way to prevent trouble is to speak loudly. In this way, some managed to stop not only wolves, but even bears and tigers. By retreating and “talking,” you can (and should) reach the nearest tree. And you can climb on it very quickly, you can be sure...
But if you meet wolves in a village or town, that’s “more interesting.” Because it can be a rabid animal, or an absolutely healthy one: one who came to the village for food - a sheep or a calf. If a wolf is rabid, it will most likely immediately try to attack. It is impossible to stop him either with your voice or in any other way, you must immediately run away - and as quickly as possible! Then there is a chance to run to the door of the house or barn - the rabid animal is weakened, its speed is not the same. If the wolf does attack, all means are good to save your own or someone else’s life: from a shovel to a knife. This was confirmed during a recent incident: that night a wolf was stabbed to death with a knife... by a 69-year-old woman.
If you meet a wolf at night in a village, and it is unclear whether the animal is normal or not. At this point, even an experienced zoologist cannot tell whether he is rabid or healthy. In this case, it is most reasonable to behave according to the circumstances: if the “gray robber” does not show aggression, act as described above: retreat without turning your back. And if the animal immediately tries to attack, then you can be sure: he is clearly furious! And this is FIGHT, may the best man win.
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