Police Shoot Rare Polar Bear in Iceland After It Poses Threat to Resident

The bear, the first spotted in Iceland since 2016, was deemed a danger after traveling from Greenland on an iceberg.

A polar bear was killed by police in northwest Iceland after being found near a summer house occupied by an elderly woman.
Authorities decided to shoot the bear following consultations with the Environment Agency, which ruled out relocation.
The bear likely traveled to Iceland from Greenland on an iceberg, a journey of hundreds of miles.
Polar bears are a protected species in Iceland but can be killed if they pose a threat to humans or livestock.
The bear's remains were transported to Reykjavik for scientific study, including checks for parasites and infections.