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flag A worker was killed by polar bears at a remote Canadian site in August 2024 despite safety warnings.

flag Christopher Best, a 34-year-old worker from Labrador, was killed by polar bears at a remote radar site on Brevoort Island, Nunavut, on August 8, 2024, while cleaning a fuel tank. flag He had photographed bears from a vehicle earlier and expressed confidence in his safety despite warnings. flag Surveillance footage showed a second bear blocked his escape, leading to a coordinated attack. flag A federal report cited safety gaps, including missing training records, inadequate fencing, and no post-hours protocols, recommending improved communication and barriers. flag A substance near the scene likely did not attract the bears. flag The investigation remains ongoing, and Best’s family seeks full transparency.

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