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Polar bear in Bolterdalen

During the past days a polar bear has stayed in the Bolterdalen area. The area is outside the zone near the settlement where, according to the polar bear instruction, the Governor moves out when polar bears are observed. However, this bear has, on two occasions, sought out tour groups and created dangerous situations.

Published 1/19/2020

Polar bear update

The Governor still does not have a full overview of where the polar bear is now. - We therefore ask people to be very careful, says Governor Kjerstin Askholt.

Published 12/29/2019

Polar bear update

The polar bear has now been observed at the cabin area in Bjørndalen. It has both been in the sea and on land. The Governor has sent out helicopter and Polarsyssel to locate the bear, and is also in the area with police on land. The Governor urges people to be very careful.

Published 12/29/2019

Polar bear update

Due to the weather conditions, the Governor's helicopter has now ended the original plan to push the polar bear in the direction of Van Mijenfjorden. The last position on the bear was at the innermost part of Bjørndalen. - This means that we cannot fully predict which way the bear will move. We therefore ask people to be very careful. Notify the Governor if you observe the polar bear or polar bear tracks, says Governor Kjerstin Askholt. Call 112.

Published 12/28/2019

Polar bear update

The polar bear is now being pushed further from Longyearbreen. - The plan is to push it all the way to Van Mijenfjorden, says Governor Kjerstin Askholt.

Published 12/28/2019

The polar bear is back

The polar bear is back in Longyearbyen. The Governor has started chasing. We ask people to be careful.

Published 12/28/2019