Today, a polar bear wanted to join the cabin party.

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A couple on holiday in Spitsbergen faced a dangerous encounter when a 305 kg male polar bear attempted to enter their cabin by pushing through a window. Despite firing several warning shots, the bear remained persistent, leading to the unfortunate decision to shoot it for safety. The incident raises questions about wildlife interactions in the area and the potential for bear meat consumption. The discussion also touches on broader economic themes, including references to a bear market in Europe and the symbolic value of owning bee-hives as a status symbol linked to bear protection.
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A couple on a cabin holiday at Spitsbergen was rather rattled when a 305 kg male polar bear sought to join them inside by pushing through the window. They had already sent of several warning shots (that is usually enough to make a bear understand he isn't welcome), but this particular bear was persistent. Unfortunately, they had to shoot him. :frown:
http://www.dagbladet.no/2013/03/24/nyheter/isbjorn/bjorn/svalbard/skutt/26365631/
 
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That sucks. =(
 
arildno said:
A couple on a cabin holiday at Spitsbergen was rather rattled when a 305 kg male polar bear sought to join them inside by pushing through the window. They had already sent of several warning shots (that is usually enough to make a bear understand he isn't welcome), but this particular bear was persistent. Unfortunately, they had to shoot him. :frown:
http://www.dagbladet.no/2013/03/24/nyheter/isbjorn/bjorn/svalbard/skutt/26365631/
:cry:
 
What's next? Do people over there eat bear meat?

I read in wall street journal that Europe is having a strong bear market.
 
jobyts said:
What's next? Do people over there eat bear meat?

I read in wall street journal that Europe is having a strong bear market.
Actually, in our current natural household economy, owning bee-hives has become the mark of nobility, because they can then pay their bear guards.:smile:
 

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