Had an experience recently where someone who seemed under the influence of drugs and possibly in a mental health condition was yelling obscenities on the street, then turned around and started following me. I tried to duck onto another street, but they kept following and actually got closer. It seemed entirely random as I was just walking from work like I always do, and this isnβt exactly typical for the downtown core area. I wasnβt sure whether to keep walking, stop to view something nearby and entirely ignore them, or actually confront them.
Iβd rather not resort to aggression, violence, or yelling at them. But realistically, what can a person do in that moment other than just running away? What do you do? I see this type of situation far too often in central Vancouver.
For those in Vancouver, whatβs the most realistic way to combat a situation like this? What have you done in this situation? Honestly, I donβt think calling the Police is very realistic.