Escape from charging polar bear in Norway

A man in Norway escaped a charging polar bear by dropping his gun and hopping onto a snowmobile. The incident occurred in Pyramiden, a town in the archipelago of Svalbard. The polar bear was scared away by the snowmobile.

Polar Bear Attack in Canada

A man in Canada was seriously injured but is expected to recover after jumping on a polar bear that lunged at his wife. The bear was shot and killed by a neighbor. Polar bear attacks are rare, with a recent study documenting 73 incidents, including 20 fatal ones.

Polar Bear Attack in Canada's Far North

A man in Canada's far north leapt on to a polar bear to protect his wife from being mauled. The man suffered serious injuries but is expected to recover. The incident happened in Fort Severn First Nation, Ontario. The bear was shot by a neighbor and the man was treated for his injuries. Polar bears rarely attack humans, usually when hungry, young, or unwell. Climate change has driven them inland to look for food.

Polar Bear Attack in Canadian Arctic

Two polar bears attacked and killed a worker at a remote radar station in the Canadian Arctic. Polar bear attacks are extremely rare, and a thorough investigation is being conducted.

Polar bear attack in the Canadian Arctic

A worker at a remote government radar site in the Canadian Arctic was attacked and killed by two polar bears. This is the second fatal polar bear attack since last year. Polar bear attacks on humans are rare but can be fatal.