Polar Bears Kill Worker at Canada Arctic Radar Station

17th August 2024

Two polar bears killed a worker at a remote Arctic radar station in Canada’s northern Nunavut territory.

The employee, who has not been named, was working for Nasittuq Corporation – a logistics company which operates radar defence sites on behalf of the Canadian government.

Other workers responded to the scene and killed one of the bears, the company said in a statement.

“We are working closely with local authorities and regulatory agencies to conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding this incident,” the company said.

“The safety and well-being of our employees is our highest priority, and we are deeply committed to ensuring a safe working environment.”

The attack took place last week on Brevoort Island, southeast of Baffin Island.

Polar bear attacks on humans are extremely rare, but this is at least the second recorded deadly incident involving a polar bear attack since 2023.

See here for more on the BBC.