Polar bear attacks reserve inspector on Wrangel Island
A 53-year-old inspector at a reserve on Wrangel Island was attacked by a polar bear during a territory patrol, sustaining severe wounds and requiring a three-day wait for evacuation due to bad weather.
Consensus
- A 53-year-old inspector was attacked by a polar bear on Wrangel Island.
- The attack occurred during a territory patrol.
- The man sustained gashed wounds to his shoulder and thigh.
- Colleagues managed to scare off the bear and provide first aid.
- Due to poor weather, evacuation was delayed until August 22.
- The man was airlifted to a hospital on August 22.
- The injured inspector is currently hospitalized and under anesthesia.
Points of divergence
- The attack happened when the group split up and the inspector failed to notice the approaching predator. — vm
- The attack occurred on August 19, while the inspector was with colleagues during a routine check. — vesti
- The inspector had no weapon on him at the time of the attack. — vm
- A separate bear attack occurred in Ochor-Shibir, Buryatia, on August 22, involving a 72-year-old man. — vm
Coverage (2 sources)
- White bear attacked inspector of the reserve on Wrangel Island — Вечерняя Москва
- White bear attacked inspector on Wrangel Island — Вести