[wtc911]

Or maybe they were just sleeping at 3:00 am. Why presume the worst and call the dead idiots?

[Ranger Drew]

...I grew up in the mountains of Montana. ...and I can tell you just by reading this story,...there were no firearms with these people. 3a.m. or not.

[VOA]

Why presume the worst and call the dead idiots?

The poor folks may not be as naive as that California lady who went swimming with
the seals (I'm sure it was a spiritual experience while it lasted), but got herself
killed by a great white shark that probably confused her for food (the seals she was with).

But the sad truth is being from Malibu, CA, they probably didn't have a firearm.

From all the stories I've heard about "wildlife", I've decided to just about
not camp in bear or cougar country in a tent, unless I'm really ready to meet my Maker.

[Atlas Sneezed]

Why presume the worst and call the dead idiots?

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It's hard to envision a scenario where a lone bear (and they don't generally hunt in groups) would have the chance to kill TWO properly armed humans.

Generally, the one whose neck isn't being chomped starts blasting.