While on a fishing expedition in the Arctic, a ship’s crew noticed something unusual—a polar bear swimming toward them with no large ice floes in sight. Its isolated presence and unusual behavior raised concern, especially as it began following their boat. Aware that polar bears are typically solitary and avoid humans, the crew realized something was wrong and acted quickly, lowering a rescue vessel to investigate the situation, bracing themselves for a potentially dangerous encounter.
Polar Bear Signals To Boat For Help—Fishermen’s Quick Thinking Saves A Life
Not letting it drown
They understood the risks involved, but felt reassured knowing the boat was too high for the polar bear to climb aboard. That alone eased the fears of about half the crew, though a sense of unease still lingered. With no stable ice nearby that could support the bear’s weight, they knew they couldn’t just stand by and let it drown.
Not Letting It Drown
