Tourist fined over $5,000 for waking polar bear in Norway
An individual in Svalbard, Norway, was issued a fine of 50,000 Norwegian kroner—roughly $5,300—for sounding a ship's horn to rouse a resting polar bear. The bear was startled awake and retreated from the area. Officials stated that the action was deliberate and breached rigorous wildlife conservation regulations. In Svalbard, visitors are mandated to keep a safe distance from polar bears to avoid hazardous interactions.
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