A Canadian man jumped to his wife’s defense after a polar bear lunged at her in a dramatic ambush by the animal in rural Ontario.
According to Nishnawbe Aski police, the unidentified couple left their home around 5 a.m. on Tuesday. find their dogs.
They were met in their driveway by a feisty polar bear, who lunged at the woman.
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A polar bear attacked a woman in rural Ontario. (Sergio Pitamitz/VWPics/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
Police say the fast-moving man jumped on the mammal to prevent the attack.
“The woman slid to the ground as her husband jumped on the animal to prevent the attack,” police said in a statement. “The bear then attacked the male, causing serious but non-life-threatening injuries to his arm and legs.”
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A neighbor arrived with a gun and shot the bear several times. After being shot, he retreated to the nearby forest where he died.
The bear was shot and retreated into the forest. (Monica Wilcox via Storyful)
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The man was taken to a nursing home where he was treated for his injuries. the police said.
Police said they “continued to patrol the area to ensure there were no other bears roaming the community.”
