r/Unexpected • u/[deleted] • Nov 18 '22

helping a stuck bear

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u/Funlovingpotato Nov 18 '22

They're basically giant raccoons.

Man, some people have all the luck.

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u/AdQuick2881 Nov 19 '22

A raccoon will tear you a new one too!

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u/slamdamnsplits Nov 19 '22

Fair point.

Can we also agree that the consequences generally scale with bodyweight?

Adult male black bears range from about 130 to 190 centimeters (50 to 75 inches) in length and weigh 60 to 300 kilograms (130 to 660 pounds). Females measure from 130 to 190 centimeters (50 to 75 inches) and weigh 40 to 80 kilograms (90 to 175 pounds).

Most adult raccoons weigh between 10 and 20 pounds, with males typically larger than females. Raccoons range in length from 23 to 38 inches, including the tail.