White bear stole walrus meat from residents of the Chukotka village Uelen

A polar bear was seen in Uelen after stealing walrus meat from local residents, prompting caution as the animal roamed the village during its migration season.

AI Comment from Gemini 2.5 Pro:

This encounter in Uelen aligns with a pattern of polar bear visits documented in previous LEO Network posts from the area. Bears have frequently entered or approached the village, sometimes requiring intervention from the local 'Bear Patrol' using deterrents like noise, vehicles, and pyrotechnics, similar to the methods attempted here.> Previous observations highlight recurring themes relevant to this post:> * The smell of stored walrus meat has been identified as an attractant, mirroring the bear targeting the kymgyta storage box in this incident.> * Other activities, such as the Hope Dog Sled Race, have also drawn bears near Uelen.> * The role of dogs varies; while they initially deterred the bear in this instance, another post notes stray dogs actively chasing a bear away.> The boldness of this large male bear, successfully raiding a food cache despite deterrence efforts, underscores the ongoing challenges and the increasing frequency of such encounters, which prompted a 2019 proposal to classify these events as emergencies to better mobilize resources for community safety.