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Polar Bear Attacks Family in Siberia, Injuring Three

Published January 5, 2026, 16:17
Polar Bear Attacks Family in Siberia, Injuring Three

A polar bear attacked a family in northern Siberia, injuring three people, including a child. The attack occurred in a fishing area, and the injured received first aid, with one potentially needing hospitalization. Local police officers and residents managed to drive the bear away. Experts point out that polar bear attacks on humans are rare, but the melting of the ice due to climate change is forcing the animals to approach inhabited areas in search of food.