Weekender - sometimes you do need to poke the bear (don't try this at home). Taking action for the safety of others.

Its easy to say don't poke the bear, but tell that to someone who sees their children or pets at risk. There are those who act in concern for those the care for without concern for their own safety. 

Here is a viral video posted by NBC Los Angeles of a teen who pushes a bear (a mother bear at that!) off the backyard wall in order to protect her dogs. It is fortunate that all came out unscathed.

Full Story relating to the video embedded above: NBC Los Angeles, CAUGHT ON CAMERA - Watch: Dog Mom Pushes Mama Bear With Two Cubs Off Backyard Wall, by Jonathan Lloyd and Nyree Arabian • Published June 1, 2021 • Updated on June 2, 2021

Sometimes you have to poke the bear when you see something of concern, when you see someone at risk!