Man escapes charging polar bear by jumping on snowmobile
- A Russian mining manager fled a charging polar bear in April 2025 in the Arctic town of Pyramiden, Norway, captured on a viral video.
- The bear, attracted by food left in snowmobiles and frequently entering Pyramiden due to its migration route, chased the man despite gunfire attempts.
- The man dropped his rifle, leaped a fence, and escaped by quickly mounting and driving off on a snowmobile while the large polar bear gave chase but stopped nearby.
- Footage starts with gunfire sounds and shows the man firing at least one round that failed to stop the bear, which can weigh from 440 to over 1,700 pounds.
- The man and bear emerged unharmed, highlighting the need for powerful weapons and local guides when outside Arctic settlements due to polar bears' sudden aggressive behavior.
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