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.
Key Points
- Polar bear attack in Fort Severn First Nation, Ontario
- Husband injured but expected to recover after jumping on the bear
- Neighbor fatally shot the polar bear to stop the attack
- Recent study documented 73 human-polar bear incidents, 20 of which were fatal
Pros
- Husband's courageous act protected his wife from the polar bear
- Neighbor quickly intervened and shot the bear to prevent further harm
Cons
- Polar bear attacks are rare but can be fatal