Man injured protecting wife from polar bear in northern Ontario, police say
December 3, 2024
A man in Fort Severn First Nation, Ont., was injured Tuesday morning in a polar bear attack, said the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS). The man, who "leapt onto" the polar bear to protect his wife, is recovering from serious arm and leg injuries, the NAPS said in an emailed release.
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