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A paddler in northern Manitoba recently shot and killed a polar bear — a rare and shocking event, since polar bears are protected and hunting is illegal there. Experts note this kind of defensive encounter is uncommon in Manitoba, though it’s happened elsewhere like Labrador and Norway. With shrinking ice and shifting bear behavior, encounters are becoming more frequent, forcing adventurers to rethink safety protocols — and carry shotguns, often as a last resort. The incident underscores the growing risks as climate change reshapes the Arctic landscape.

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