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Ola coming down from bear watch on the ridge, where it's easier to get a good view to what might be coming. It's rare to have to shoot a bear, but if you need to, it's good to be ready. There are about 4 cases a year on Svalbard where a bear is killed in self defence, not that many considering how many thousands of residents, tourists, and scientists are around. Usually, if a bear approaches it's possible to scare it away or leave the area before it comes too close.

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