Rare polar bear spotted on shores in Iceland shot dead by police
WEB17 hours ago · This handout photo shows a polar bear that was shot by the police, authorities said, in Westfjords, Iceland, Thursday Sept. 19, 2024.
A rare polar bear showed up on the shores of Iceland. Police ... - ABC News
WEB3 days ago · This handout photo shows a polar bear that was shot by the police after being considered a threat to people nearby, authorities said, in Westfjords, Iceland, Thursday Sept. 19, 2024.
A rare polar bear showed up on the shores of Iceland. Police shot it
WEB3 days ago · LONDON (AP) — A rare polar bear that was spotted outside a cottage in a remote village in Iceland was shot by police after being considered a threat, authorities said Friday. The bear was killed Thursday afternoon in the northwest of Iceland after police consulted the Environment Agency, which declined to have the …
Polar Bear Killed Near Cabin in Westfjords After Close Encounter
WEB3 days ago · By Ragnar Tómas. Photo: Screenshot from RÚV / the coast guard unloads the body of a polar bear from a helicopter. September 20, 2024. An 83-year-old woman spotted a polar bear near her summer cabin in Höfðaströnd in the Westfjords, Vísir reports. The authorities put the animal down as they lacked the means to tranquillise it.
Iceland shoots Polar Bear that drifted on iceberg from Greenland ...
WEB1 day ago · A polar bear was shot dead in a remote village in Iceland earlier this week after being deemed a threat to local residents. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon in northwest Iceland, following consultations with the Environment Agency, which decided against relocating the bear. Bear's Encounter with Local Resident Westfjords Police Chief Helgi Jensson explained the decision, stating ...
No Injuries When Bus Caught Fire By Westfjords Tunnel
WEBSep 16, 2024 · The driver and passengers of a bus that caught fire near a Westfjords tunnel last Friday all managed to escape the vehicle safely. Responders say they shudder to think what could have happened if the fire had broken out inside the single-lane tunnel.
Road-tripping through Iceland's remote corners on the all-new ...
WEBAug 17, 2021 · Road-tripping through Iceland's remote corners on the all-new Westfjords Way. Of the few travellers who make the journey to this far-flung northwestern peninsula, fewer still reach the...
The Ultimate Guide to the Westfjords of Iceland
WEBThe Westfjords are one of Iceland's most spectacular and awe-inspiring regions. With untouched landscapes, labyrinthine fjords, and charming settlements that are small and sparse, the region is unlike any other found in the country.
The Ultimate Guide to Westfjords + Itinerary - LAIDBACK TRIP
WEBFeb 2, 2024 · Read our travel guide to Iceland's Westfjords, including the two-day itinerary and practical information. Is visiting Westfjords in Iceland worth it? How much time do you need? When to go? How to plan your trip? What are the best things to see and do? How to get around and how to reach this region? We got you covered.
Visit Westfjords
WEBThis westernmost point of Iceland is really a line of several cliffs, 14 kilometres long and up to 441 m high. And it’s as steep as it gets, dizzyingly so. Safe from foxes, the birds are fearless, and provide stunning photographic opportunities from close range.