I'm glad there was a follow up report about this as I was wondering about the details since the story was first released. Sounds like the bear spray worked like a champ (sarcasm). I've often wondered about the absurdity of it when I carry it. Before I head out into the woods I make a check list of things I take... cell phone - check, tell loved ones where I'm going and for how long -  check, bug spray - check, bear spray - check....wait, what? Bear spray? It seems kind of odd that there'd even be something marketed as a spray to ward off bears. I'll go back to carrying my firearm when in the woods. 

I hope the female guide has a full recovery and doesn't experience any life long injuries.