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Originally Posted by gap

They were soldiers and seamen hardened by the harsh conditions of the ocean, in need to be self sufficient for weeks or months, and used to kill for not being killed. Do you think they would have thought twice before shooting at that poor beast?
Knowing that they had little chance of eating fresh meat after the first days o their long patrols, I guess that bear end up in their mess.

Well said ! Agree 100%