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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.
Oldest bear at Cochrane, Ont., Polar Bear Habitat dies In the gateway to the Arctic, fat, ice and polar bears are crucial. All three are in trouble Meet the polar bear at Assiniboine Park Zoo not seen by the public "Police were also made aware of a possible bear sighting in the same area," the release said.
"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.
yes, this can’t be accurate. Hollywood says the 100 lb woman could kick that bears ### with one kick!
I wondered why they weren’t armed, too. On Norway’s Svalbard (Spitzbergen), one of the Northernmost settlements, it’s illegal to venture out where the polar bears might roam, unless you’re armed. I imagine it’s the same in some other places.
Yeah, what I was wondering. Handgun? Carbine? Caliber? Number of shots?
Some time? BRUH ... That woman will serve him hand and foot for the rest of his life! That is the single, most LEGIT guy on the planet right now!
As the attack was taking place, a neighbor arrived
with a firearm ....... and shot the bear several times.
Can’t have a .44 in Canadistan so keep the bear spray handy.
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Bears simply have a crappy attitude on life, so the less of them, the better.
It’s not so much a ‘crappy’ attitude, but a ‘superiority’ attitude.
They think that they are entitled to eat you................
It was not that long ago that every internet site had the buzz about which should a woman fear most meeting in the woods, a bear or a man. Of course the overwhelming consensus was “a man”. I suppose if they were New England black bears, not much of an issue. Just oversized raccoons.
Notice the instinctual reaction of the man. Can we please just admit that men and women are different, and that that is a good thing.
Belive it or not but most natives carry a .30-30.
Belive it or not but most natives carry a .30-30.
Guy earned the rights to the forthcoming t-shirt!!!
The bear ripped off his genitals...
45 Colt (in a Ruger, for example) can be handloaded to 44 magnum energy. Although, I've also read instances where Kodiaks have been brought down with 45 auto.
Unless you carry a rifle and know how to use it. In this case, one person with a rifle arrives on the scene, one dead polar bear.
Thanks for the ping.
Too bad bears can’t talk. Maybe it just wanted some toilet paper.
Or a .303 Enfield. Need a little more gun than those when a polar bear shows up. .45/70 lever gun would be my choice.
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