Jakub Marvec's Polar Bear Attack
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Welcome back to Scary Bear Attacks! Today’s episode takes us to the Norwegian Arctic island of Svalbard. It is about 800 miles from the North Pole and 500 miles north of mainland Norway. Many areas in the Arctic are surrounded by cold ocean currents which make them too cold to support plant life. Svalbard is surrounded by relatively warm ocean currents which raise temperatures enough to allow some plants to grow. These currents bring warmer air to support 2026 species of mosses, lichens, fungi, and plants. The farther north and south you go toward the poles, the fewer species are present in ecosystems and the more specialized they have to be. Caribou are an example of a specialized species and are the only large mammals on the island that are not predators. The predators on the island include the Arctic Fox and the Polar Bear.
Svalbard was the center of a total solar eclipse on March 21st, 2015. This stunning natural phenomenon occurs when the moon passes directly between the sun and the earth, disturbing light and shadow patterns. I experienced being close to the center of a solar eclipse in August 2017 in western Idaho. It was one of the most intriguing moments of my life, and I have the photos to prove it.
The announcement of the solar eclipse created a rush for reservations at area hotels and housing rentals. The region only has about 2500 people and many of them rented a room of their home out to the 2000 eclipse fanatics for extra income.
Svalbard is a beacon for ringed seals, walruses, and Beluga Whales which are all primary prey for polar bears. Where you find prey you will find predators and polar bears are plentiful here as well. Locals know that they need to pack firearms any time they venture away from civilization for protection, but some visitors aren’t so savvy to the rules. The authorities in the area require anyone leaving inhabited areas to carry a hunting rifle or be accompanied by a local armed guard.
The danger polar bears present to unaware visitors is taken so seriously here, that Ronny Brunvoll, the head of the Visit Svalbard Organization states that security is number one, two, and three.
On the evening of March 20th, 2015, 37-year-old Jakub Marvec was resting inside his tent for the evening. He had traveled to Svalbard with 5 of his friends, and they had pitched camp along a snowbank for the night. With temperatures hovering below zero and light fading by early afternoon, the campers found comfort in their tents. Each tent in the expedition had a high-powered hunting rifle leaning outside for easy defense. The group erected a security fence around their campsite which would alert them to any approaching bears and then snuggled into their warm sleeping bags.
The expedition also established a bear watch and Mrs. Hakova was on duty this evening. She had set up outside initially and eventually got weary, moving her bear watch inside to the comfort of her tent. She knew she could rely on the bear fence to alert her of anything serious, so she reclined with confidence.
He and his friends were from Prague, Czechoslovakia, and had made the arduous trip to the town of Longyearbyen with excitement. It was supposed to be like a vacation for them. Albeit, a cold one.
Unbeknownst to the expedition the fence they had erected had been placed too high. A hungry polar bear had been wandering the area, following its nose to its next meal when it stalked up on the camp in the night. It easily slipped right under the fence without tripping the alarm, exposing the sleeping campers to whatever the bear chose to do to them.
As the polar bear noiselessly padded through the camp, the scent of the sleeping people undoubtedly filled its nostrils. An overload of olfactory information was bombarding the bear's nose as it sniffed each tent, in turn.
For some unknown reason, the polar bear found Jakub’s tent most appealing. The fabric of the tent was designed to resist the rigors of wind and snow, but not the claws and teeth of polar bears. Its claws ripped through the tent with very little resistance, and it was quickly inside, atop Jakub.
Jostled awake by the polar bear's claws, Jakub opened his eyes to see the gaping maw of a polar bear less than three inches from his face. He yelled “Bear! Bear!” as he scrambled to keep the bear's jaws from clamping down on his face. Using his hands, he repeatedly redirected the bear's jaws from his head. The bear used its front paws to grab the man and drag him from his tent. Its claws tore long red streaks along his skin. 
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Brown = LAY DOWN
Black = FIGHT BACK
White = GOOD NIGHT!!
No kidding! Polar bears will eat anything that moves.
I swear you know what’s on a polar bears mind. Polar bear: 🍳🥓🥩🍗🍖🍔🌭🥪🍕🌮🫔🥚
It really is a shame to continually hear the stories of bear attacks that have a LOT to do with the person not taking their own precautions in wild dangerous places I’m glad he survived! Thanks Addicus.
Predatory behavior? That's the one thing everyone knows about polar bears: They are top of the food chain, and you're lunch.
I'm always super impressed at the detail and description you give about the location that the story takes place in.
How much for the fur ? I need a new coat
It's always a good time for SBA stories, good evening foIks 😊👋
Polar bears are terrifying beyond reason.
Probably the scariest animal
If I have learned anything about bear attacks in the time I've watched this channel - it's that bear spray is useless in a predatory or defensive attack. It seems to only be useful if the bear is at a distance, doesn't have cubs, and isn't very hungry. The sleeping sentry should have to pay the fine. If you can't stay up through your watch you go get the next person and they go on shift.
So that means the bear saw this electric fence knew what its purpose was and knew it had to slide on its belly underneath it!!!! That’s scary intelligence
I'm glad Jakub survived. I can't even imagine how horrifying that would be to wake up to a polar bear attacking you. If you're interested, look up the fatal polar bear attack of Christopher Enek.
Wow! What a great Scary Bear episode Addicus! Polar bears are the scariest! I couldn't imagine waking up to a Polar bear in my face. They were so lucky they had firearms with them this time. Another awesome narration! ❤️
Thoughtlessness possibly made them not check the fence
ME NOT CAMPING OUT WITH 1200LBS OF POLOR BEARS WITH OUT MY AKITAS FOR WATCH AND SMITH and WESSON 500 MAGNUM
Great episode Addicus!
Sorry I always spell your name wrong before!
I think these campers were inexperienced and didn't know they were at such risk.
Bear spray wouldn't have helped imo.
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Yes I would have the discipline to stay awake on bear watch too
If you are inside your tent why would your rifle be outside your tent?!? I would have some very choice words for Mrs Hakova and would mention that she was fortunate not to be under military discipline!
Good evening, Addicus! Thank you!
Imagine bringing a 'bear fence' and not even setting it up properly....and then falling asleep on watch duty!
"Avid outdoorsmen"...lol
City slickers looking for that "outdoor experience". Slickers need to stay in their tiny urban bubbles that are sterilized and vacuum sealed. Speaking of city slickers.....what group of people (USA) is most responsible for permanent loss of food producing cropland and wildlife habitat?? Hint: called urban sprawl.
That was a good one! Polar Bears are something else. You know where my mind went on this one? What was it like to be that bear after getting shot and then being hunted down? Seems like a hard thing for a top predator.
Two lines of precaution, a fence and a lookout.
Lookout: Bah,the fence got it covered.
Frak you,Mrs.Hakova
The polar bear was being a polar bear. If in polar bear country assume there will be an attack. Polar bears view any animal they come across as food, humans included.
The reason for the predatory attack is because it’s a predator, probably the worst you’d want to meet
They love the meat meet
Thank you for another great story
As always great job narrative on this
They used to execute soldiers who fell asleep on sentry .
The question as to the causes of predatory bear attacks is silly IMO. It's like asking why a boxer gets punched in a boxing match😄
The "cause" is that the polar bear is a dang apex predator, and if they don't kill, they starve.
It's that simple.
Am I wrong?
You fell for it mate (as I'm doing right now). Atticus doesn't actually wonders about it, these "questions" is an excuse to generate inputs in the comments section wich in turn helps him with the algorithme. Fair to him, he's providing good content ✌
I think an armed look out sleeping in her tent made the situation much much worse than it should have been…….
The only thing Mrs Hakova was watching was the underside of her eyelids!
A dog would have been the best guard, no doubt.
they didn't test the bear fence because they arrogant enough to disregard the local rules and the common sense rules. however, what a cool place to visit.
Lazy no,YES,
I’m sure she felt guilty for falling asleep during her watch. To redeem herself to a degree she had to shoot the bear, brave or not, or her friend would surely die. Yes I think I could shoot the bear out of fear or necessity to save my friend. I think everyone in the excursion should have been required to be trained in deployment of the bear fence.
Gee wonder what it wanted.
Yikes
rooaaarrrr!🐻
Poor Mrs. Havoka falling asleep like that. I'm sure she's still regretting not having a cup of hot coffee to drink.
Sorry, not meaning to make lite of the circumstances but ,,,,,,,,,,
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Polar bears are no joke. I get cold just thinking about them. If they have smelled food, or people, you are on the menu. My opinion? Bears are always hungry.
Thank you 💛 Atticus.
The bear fence wasn't tested by the campers as they were overconfident in themselves and assumed that the coordinators knew what they were doing.
Bear spray would not have helped, as he was too close in proximity to the bear.
The bear watch woman went to bed. Great. Move
Shame on the lady That was on bear watch...it helps if your eyes are open
Wow so freaking cool Addicus you got to experience the solar eclipse!! Wow wow wow!!! What a fantastic evening watching my polar bear episode 👀🐻❄️Loved this episode and storytelling Addicus No way in hell would I be that brave!! Definitely don't think bear spray would have helped anyways love ya and last time I can comment my family doent want me to comment either just hit like👍
That why when you shoot a bear is you can get a fine and even after thay told that weapons are OK I don't get if I was there I would not tell 8 shot a bear that's one reason I would not want to go because if I protect myself I could go to Jail maybe 😮
Jacub is an extremely lucky fellow. Personally I wouldn’t be in a tent at night in Svalbard for anything, including a solar eclipse. The organization sponsoring this group was at fault in not providing adequate security and making certain the fence was properly installed. The fine was certainly in order and the night watch person luckily woke up enough to do what she was supposed to do in using the weapon. Not too many smarts in evidence here.
Why do people go in bear country anyways. If you aren't native to that region should you really be up there? It's hard for me to feel sorry for people that get eaten by bears.
Why do non-residents drive into ghettos?? Why do people climb mountains? Why do people base jump? Why do they fly airplanes since its pretty obvious ppl were not made to fly??
All them bear that live there .an Pooler bears.need more Security.around your tent
Bear Spray an your Reach.an sidearm. A polar bear.has no fear of anything he a killer so he was Hungry. Maybe need to be Alert all time in bear Country but Polar bears. .are killer
If there were a few billion less human beings in the world, these creatures would have a better chance of surviving.
I get so frustrated when I hear stories about animals being pushed out of their territory like this. Wish I had the answers.
I'm so sorry my friends and Addicus I can't live chat anymore since my phone got hacked grrrr 🐻 my brother and twin sis bought this new phone for me wasn't cheap and I can't live chat on any sites anymore wouldn't be fair to them 7 mins let's gooooooo!!!
Good to hear from you Denise 😊 Take care and stay warm.
If the bear fence was properly installed the attack might not have happened! Bear spray might have turned the bear away, depending on how hungry he was ! 🤔😵
You can watch the eclipse from anywhere be it the safety of a building especially near to where the bears are. So why on God's green or white earth would you camp in a place that is riddled with polar bears? The camper was extremely lucky. Unfortunately the bear was not. It is an all too familiar situation and one or both die in the end.
I have always thought of the solar eclipse as God's eye. What He saw then was probably very disheartening for Him especially when the camp was not set up well enough. The outcome could have been much worse. Bears do what they do because it is their home. And one has the right to defend their home.
There is no such thing as Czechoslovakia.
A beautiful polar bear died because of someones stupidity 😥
Never depend on a woman.
Spoken like a pure FOOL!
Yes, your entitlement to kill a polar bear for doing what it does in a unique,shrinking habitat so you can feel safe doing rich kid recreational activities makes me SO sympathetic if the bear hurts you ...NOT!!!! I'M BACK! LET THE BEARS TRIUMPH!!!🤘🤘🤘🤘
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