Five Russian scientists are surrounded by polar bears on a small Arctic island and awaiting help from the government in the form of trained dogs and fireworks.
According to the Itar-Tass news agency, the team of meteorologists has been instructed to remain inside until help arrives, even though that could take up to a month. (The weather station is in the Kara Sea, 2,800 miles from Moscow.)
As many as 10 polar bears began to loiter near the base recently, preventing the meteorologists from accessing observation platforms. On Monday, two bears broke a window in a warehouse containing a year’s supply of food for the scientists.
Expedition leader Vladimar Plotnikov said the bears had not gained entry to the warehouse.
Despite foggy conditions, Plotnikov told Itar-Tass, he could see two large bears close to the base and at least one other bear in the distance.
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According to the Itar-Tass news agency, the team of meteorologists has been instructed to remain inside until help arrives, even though that could take up to a month. (The weather station is in the Kara Sea, 2,800 miles from Moscow.)
As many as 10 polar bears began to loiter near the base recently, preventing the meteorologists from accessing observation platforms. On Monday, two bears broke a window in a warehouse containing a year’s supply of food for the scientists.
Expedition leader Vladimar Plotnikov said the bears had not gained entry to the warehouse.
Despite foggy conditions, Plotnikov told Itar-Tass, he could see two large bears close to the base and at least one other bear in the distance.
Read more at http://www.grindtv.com/wildlife/pol...pping-russian-scientists/#O1YTz7jMT23QMFdv.99
