Marooned Among the Polar Bears

3/17/2016

This article tells the story of Mike Still, a wildlife filmmaker who found himself marooned in the Arctic alongside a group of polar bears. Still was on a remote island filming walruses when a storm forced his helicopter to leave him behind. He spent eight days stranded, fighting off hunger, cold, and the constant presence of polar bears. The article details his survival tactics, from building a shelter to scaring off the bears. It highlights the incredible resilience and resourcefulness needed to survive in such a harsh environment. Ultimately, Still was rescued and his experience serves as a testament to the power of human determination in the face of adversity.

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