[at-l] Hiker death, black bear

[JPL]

I'm sure we've all heard of this tragic case. 
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/23/nyregion/black-bear-kills-rutgers-student-during-a-hike-in-new-jersey.html?emc=edit_ur_20140923&nl=nyregion&nlid=1651431&_r=0

The students obviously made a mistake by splitting up.  But I'm wondering if 
single hikers should consider carrying bear spray?  Any thoughts?

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JL