Posted on 12/06/2024 6:49:05 AM PST by Red Badger
A man was severely injured Tuesday morning when he leaped onto a polar bear to protect his wife from being mauled in the Far North community of Fort Severn.
A neighbour showed up soon after and shot the bear, which then retreated to the woods.
A spokesperson for the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service said the man is recovering from severe injuries to his arm and legs and is expected to make a full recovery.
The attack took place in the early morning in the community, which is on the coast of Hudson Bay. Police were dispatched when they received reports of gunshots.
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"When police arrived on scene, they located a deceased polar bear and learned an adult male had been transported to the community nursing station to have his injuries assessed and treated."
It emerged that the couple left their home around 5 a.m. to find their dogs.
"While in the driveway of their home, a polar bear lunged at the woman," police said.
"The woman slipped to the ground as her husband leapt onto the animal to prevent its attack. The bear then attacked the male, causing serious but non-life-threatening injuries to his arm and legs."
As the attack was still taking place, a neighbour arrived with a firearm and shot the bear several times. The bear retreated to a nearby wooded area where it died from its injuries.
In an email, police spokesperson Scott Paradis said polar bear sightings in the area are common.
"An attack is rare but not unheard of," Paradis said.
He said the injured man is "expected to make a full recovery. His injuries are severe, though."
Police continued to patrol the area to ensure no other bears were roaming the community, Paradis said.
Ping!..................
Again?
It’s a miracle the man/woman weren’t killed instantly. Polar bears don’t mess around.
Heck, the bear just probably wanted a Coke......
Classic Coke
In a glass bottle
You can bet she’ll have dinner on the table every night for some time to come.
While I know it’s only a reality TV show, the family on Alaskan Bush People never and I mean never ventured very far without being armed......and this scenario is exactly why.
There is a man who will probably never have to pester his wife for sex. Good man.
Man-O-Man-O!
The bears in my neighborhood have hibernated for the winter!
I got too close to two Alaskan brown bears once (on of ‘em took a swipe at my leg and missed be by about 12”) but polar bears are bigger than Browns!
Lucky folks!
Was this the last gun left in Canada ?
Ironically, The bear ripped off his genitals....................probably.
*cough* in my neck of the woods we have more per capita here than Texas does. Don’t listen to the news. Nobody is giving up their stuff.
When you leave your warm, safe home, and venture out into the wild, you become part of the Food Chain.
And you aren’t at the top................
A lot like swimming in the ocean. 😏
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Wowsers! That bear might have prevailed, but I bet it never expected such resistance!
but in the movies.. the woman always saves the helpless man now..
I am so confused
I wonder if the dogs they went out to look for ever turned up.
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