West Virginia School Principal Has Scary Encounter with Black Bear

…By Jack Sylva for TDPel Media. A school principal in West Virginia, US, had a close encounter with a black bear when he opened a dumpster behind the school building.

CCTV footage released by the Nicholas County Board of Education shows James Marsh unlocking the dumpster and lifting the lid, only to have the bear jump out and startle him.

Little did he know that there's a black bear inside the dumpster
Little did he know that there’s a black bear inside the dumpster

Mr Marsh quickly moved away from the animal, which ran off-camera.

Commenters on the video questioned how the bear ended up in the dumpster and joked that Mr Marsh deserved hazard pay for his unexpected encounter.

The Encounter with the Bear

Mr Marsh arrived at Zela Elementary School at 7:30 am and went to unlock the dumpster at the back of the building.

As he removed the lock and lifted the lid, a black bear jumped out and startled him.

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Mr Marsh ran to one side after an employee quickly closed the door
Mr Marsh ran to one side after an employee quickly closed the door

A school employee who opened the building door also saw the bear and quickly closed the door.

Mr Marsh ran in the opposite direction, and the bear ran towards a shed and out of camera frame.

Analysis and Commentaries

Encounters with wild animals, such as bears, can be dangerous and unpredictable.

Mr Marsh’s encounter with the bear highlights the importance of being aware of the environment and the potential presence of wild animals.

It is fortunate that Mr Marsh was not hurt during the encounter.

The footage also raises questions about how the bear ended up in the dumpster and whether proper precautions were taken to prevent it from happening.

The incident has been the source of humor for some commenters, with jokes about Mr Marsh’s need to change his pants and the need for him to receive hazard pay.

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While these comments may be light-hearted, it is essential to remember that encounters with wild animals can be deadly serious, and proper safety measures must be taken to protect people and animals alike.

Overall, the incident is a reminder of the importance of respecting wildlife and the need for proper safety measures when living or working in areas where wild animals are present.

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