Bear

Finland

HUNTING SEASON

Police to monitor the start of the bear hunting season in Finland

The Nomad Today 8/19/21

In 2021, the bear hunting quota is higher than in previous years, for the purpose of halting the growth of the bear stock

World

INJURED

Man survives polar bear attack off northern Norway

The Nomad Today/dpa 3/2/21

He was accompanied by another man at the time of the attack.

Finland

'Human body parts' found in Helsinki turned out to be bear paws

The Nomad Today 8/12/20

On 6 August, Police reported the discovery of human remains on a Helsinki beach, which they linked to an ongoing investigation into a murder with mutilation.

Finland

Bears increasingly used to interact with tourists

The Nomad Today 2/2/20

According to a Finnish researcher, the behaviour of the animals has changed due to human presence.

Tourism

How to act if you encounter a bear while hiking in the forest

The Nomad Today 9/23/19

Don't even think about screaming or threatening the animal because that would probably amount to a death sentence. Do not make sudden movements that can scare the bear and do not start running…