Ready to protect self from dogs | Letters
January 22, 2013 · Updated 3:59 PM
Editor,
As an avid hiker and mountain biker I have been accosted too many times recently at our state parks by aggressive dogs not on their leash.
Please be aware that I will be carrying bear spray at all times and will not hesitate to use it against aggressive dogs.
Richard Heade
Oak Harbor
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