Polar Bear allegedly chased humans

[tower912]

The eye witness accounts and dead mother and child notwithstanding.

[Dr. Blackheart]

Does this mean Brian Butch won't be announcing any more games?

[MuggsyB]

The eye witness accounts and dead mother and child notwithstanding.

I didn't mean to upset you but it's beyond unusual for a Polar Bear to chase down humans unless they perceive their cubs are being threatened.  They also run in the 25-30 mph range in the snow.  I find the story implausible.

[tower912]

Muggsy, it is unusual.   Agreed.   The bear had chased other villagers and was shot by a villager while it was attacking the two victims.

[MuggsyB]

Muggsy, it is unusual.   Agreed.   The bear had chased other villagers and was shot by a villager while it was attacking the two victims.

I guess this did happen in Wales, AK in 1990 according to one article I perused.  The town does not have a PBP (Polar Bear Patrol)....although I don't know what that entails. 

[Uncle Rico]

I guess this did happen in Wales, AK in 1990 according to one article I perused.  The town does not have a PBP (Polar Bear Patrol)....although I don't know what that entails.

Polar bears should be armed

[Scoop Snoop]

I'm the only one looking at this rationally. There is less than a .5% chance the Polar Bear ran down two dumbasses because he/she was either hungry or vindictive. The most likely scenario is a human did something stupid and the Polat Bear justifiably got angry.

Muggsy, your heart is in the right place, but no, you are not the only one looking at this rationally.

However, bear attacks on humans are, I believe, are triggered primarily by human error- getting close to cubs in order to get a cute photo of them (STUPID!), investigating the remains of a carcass in Denali National Park, oblivious that the bear may be nearby and will protect its dinner, leaving food waste where bears can locate it with their phenomenal sense of smell, etc. On a wilderness trio to Alaska in the 80's, our guide was emphatic about takin precautions. He would rip into anyone violating the rules. I have bear claw marks at the tops of my vehicle's door frames thanks to a stupid neighbor, no doubt, who left food in his vehicle. 

Now how much does the average person know, and, more importantly, is willing to accept regarding bear behavior? You can rail against the ignorance and stupidity, but once a bear attacks, the assumption is that it has lost its fear of confronting humans and is prone to attack again. Yeah, that sounds weird, but they avoid and seem to fear humans, even though they can easily kick our asses. Note that I agree entirely that the fault is usually humans, but are we then to say that the bear should be left alone and given a second chance?   

Edit: I believe that polar bears regard humans as prey, unlike all the other bears.

[Scoop Snoop]

I guess this did happen in Wales, AK in 1990 according to one article I perused.  The town does not have a PBP (Polar Bear Patrol)....although I don't know what that entails.

My layman's understanding is that polar bears are alone among bears in regarding humans as prey.

[Jockey]

I'm the only one looking at this rationally. There is less than a .5% chance the Polar Bear ran down two dumbasses because he/she was either hungry or vindictive.

Could I see your math on this?

[Galway Eagle]

There's a restaurant in Chicago that will occasionally serve bear. They have a style called "berry bear" apparently bears only eat berries during a certain season and it turns their fat blueish and makes the meat super sweet.

Point is, I hope they eat this bear maybe use the pelt. Make a bear broth from the bones.

[ZiggysFryBoy]

There's a restaurant in Chicago that will occasionally serve bear. They have a style called "berry bear" apparently bears only eat berries during a certain season and it turns their fat blueish and makes the meat super sweet.

Point is, I hope they eat this bear maybe use the pelt. Make a bear broth from the bones.

BearHuman pudding from the entrails.   Mmmmm.

[Galway Eagle]

BearHuman pudding from the entrails.   Mmmmm.

If it they made black pudding and it was berry season you could call it "Blackbeary pudding"

[JWags85]

I'm sympathetic to the plight of polar bears and have long found them to be fascinating in many ways, easily the most interesting of the bear family (childhood love for sun bears not withstanding). 

That being said, the few times Ive eaten bear its been absolutely delicious.  I'm an unabashed lover of exotic/wild game proteins

[WhiteTrash]

I'm sympathetic to the plight of polar bears and have long found them to be fascinating in many ways, easily the most interesting of the bear family (childhood love for sun bears not withstanding). 

That being said, the few times Ive eaten bear its been absolutely delicious.  I'm an unabashed lover of exotic/wild game proteins

So you enjoy animal meat? I guess that makes you a human being.

I'd like to try bear someday just haven't had the opportunity. I do enjoy caribou/reindeer.

[JWags85]

So you enjoy animal meat? I guess that makes you a human being.

I'd like to try bear someday just haven't had the opportunity. I do enjoy caribou/reindeer.

HAR HAR.  I haven't met a "different" wild game I havent enjoyed.  Meanwhile I'm not a huge fan of non-bacon/pork belly forms of pork or turkey.  If I could easily substitute bison, wild boar, and ostrich for beef, pork, and turkey, Id happily never eat the latter again

[MuggsyB]

Muggsy, your heart is in the right place, but no, you are not the only one looking at this rationally.

However, bear attacks on humans are, I believe, are triggered primarily by human error- getting close to cubs in order to get a cute photo of them (STUPID!), investigating the remains of a carcass in Denali National Park, oblivious that the bear may be nearby and will protect its dinner, leaving food waste where bears can locate it with their phenomenal sense of smell, etc. On a wilderness trio to Alaska in the 80's, our guide was emphatic about takin precautions. He would rip into anyone violating the rules. I have bear claw marks at the tops of my vehicle's door frames thanks to a stupid neighbor, no doubt, who left food in his vehicle. 

Now how much does the average person know, and, more importantly, is willing to accept regarding bear behavior? You can rail against the ignorance and stupidity, but once a bear attacks, the assumption is that it has lost its fear of confronting humans and is prone to attack again. Yeah, that sounds weird, but they avoid and seem to fear humans, even though they can easily kick our asses. Note that I agree entirely that the fault is usually humans, but are we then to say that the bear should be left alone and given a second chance?   

Edit: I believe that polar bears regard humans as prey, unlike all the other bears.

I dunno....I think they may be misunderstood Scoop Snoop. 🐻‍❄

[dgies9156]

Ours Polaire

Anchorage's finest new dining experience.

Free range polar bear is captured, slaughtered and smoked carefully to embrace the tenderness of the meat and the flavor of the Northland.

Here, an entire side of Polar Bear is racked and smoked in a facility open to the main dining room. Regular diners can see the evolution of the meat, from virgin polar bear to a tender, flavorful slice of the open range prepared and served the same way as Native Americans did a century ago.

Saddle of Polar Bear is smoked in birchwood and served on a blanket of kale. Flavored lightly with rosemary, red pepper and sea salt, the meat is accompanied by au gratin potatoes and a garnish of Brussel sprout. Knowledgeable diners begin their meal with walrus tartar, which is smoked in mesquite and tenderized with a red wine vinaigrette glaze.

A second dish worthy of Alaska's finest dining establishment was Pate d'ours polaire, or Polar Bear Pate. The pate is made from the polar bear's liver and is combined with wine, salt, herbs, mushrooms and sometimes baby seal meat. The taste was exceptional and Chef Renee Pogue has specialized in farm to table ingredients, even amid Alaska's limited growing season. The combination of polar bear liver and spices is a warm and inviting flavor that combines the rugged flavor of the Arctic with the subtly of Southern France.

Both dishes were washed down with a 2018 Caymus Cabernet. Celebratory diners have reached for a 2012 Heitz Martha's Vineyard or a 2003 Opus One.

The environment of Ours Polarie is truly Alaskan. The dining room itself is glass and metallic with soft amenities around the table. The restaurant is open to glass walls on three sides with the view overlooking the sound and two retention pens, also known as feed lots, where the polar bears are fattened and marbled before slaughter. Ours Polarie slaughters and processes the polar bears itself to assure a consistent and strong flavor and quality. Most of the slaughtering is undertaken while the restaurant is not open.

Our reviewer gives Ours Polarie four stars. The restaurant is open Tuesday to Saturday from 4:30 p.m., to 11:00 p.m.

[NCMUFan]

In one episode of "Still Standing" with Jonny Harris of Murdock Mysteries, I believe he goes to Churchill Canada and interviews a resident attacked by a polar bear.  I believe she was saved be a neighbor that either clubbed the bear or punched it in the face.

[cheebs09]

Does this mean Brian Butch won't be announcing any more games?

I enjoyed this.

[PGsHeroes32]

I'm the only one looking at this rationally. There is less than a .5% chance the Polar Bear ran down two dumbasses because he/she was either hungry or vindictive. The most likely scenario is a human did something stupid and the Polat Bear justifiably got angry.

You are a legit crazy person.

Should be forced to watch 7 more bears executed just for having such an insane take.

[dgies9156]

You are a legit crazy person.

Should be forced to watch 7 more bears executed just for having such an insane take.

Or slaughtered for dinner!

[MuggsyB]

You are a legit crazy person.

Should be forced to watch 7 more bears executed just for having such an insane take.

This is uncalled for PGH. 

[real chili 83]

Had polar bear bacon, two sunny side eggs and whole wheat toast for breakfast today.

[warriorchick]

Had polar bear bacon, two sunny side eggs and whole wheat toast for breakfast today.

Polar Bear short ribs are the bomb.

Of course, on a polar bear, they really aren't all that short...

[dgies9156]

Had polar bear bacon, two sunny side eggs and whole wheat toast for breakfast today.

That's a waste of a good polar bear, especially when served with eggs. Something I'd expect to see at the Anchorage Waffle House!