Two polar bears attacked and killed a worker at a remote radar station in Canada.
The tragedy occurred last Thursday on Brevoort Island, Nunavut.
The employee worked for Nasittuq Corporation, which confirmed the death in a statement.
The attack resulted in the death of the worker, whose identity is not publicly known, and one of the animals had to be euthanized.
The incident is the second fatal polar bear attack in the last year.
Two polar bears attacked and killed a worker at a remote Canadian radar station belonging to the Nasittuq Corporation
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and colleagues affected by this loss,” the company said in a statement.
“Nasittuq Corporation is supporting the family of the deceased during this difficult time. In addition, we are offering counseling services to all affected employees.”
“The safety and well-being of our employees is our highest priority and we are fully committed to ensuring a safe working environment.”
“We are working closely with local authorities and regulators to thoroughly investigate the circumstances of this incident.”
The Arctic outpost where the attack occurred is one of dozens of North Warning System sites stretching 3,100 miles from Alaska to Canada.
The outposts form a network of monitoring stations against aircraft incursions or missile attacks.
The tragedy occurred on August 8 on Brevoort Island, Nunavut and also resulted in one of the bears being killed.
Polar bear attacks on humans are rare, but have resulted in deaths in the past.
In January 2023, 24-year-old Summer Myomick and her one-year-old son Clyde Ongtowasruk were killed in Wales, Alaska, by a marauding bear that was eventually shot and killed by a local resident.
The attack was the first fatal polar bear encounter in the state in 30 years.
Polar bears live in arctic regions in Canada, Alaska, Russia, Greenland and Norway.
