LONGYEARBYEN, Norway --
A polar bear defending her young cub was killed by an employee of Hapag Lloyd Cruises, when the MS Bremen landed on the northernmost island of the Svalbard archipelago
The version that the cruise line gave is as follows: A
cruise line employee was injured in a polar bear attack Saturday on an
Arctic archipelago between mainland Norway and the North Pole, according
to local authorities.A polar bear defending her young cub was killed by an employee of Hapag Lloyd Cruises, when the MS Bremen landed on the northernmost island of the Svalbard archipelago
The man was working as a polar bear guide aboard the MS Bremen. The ship had landed on the northernmost island of the Svalbard archipelago, an area known for its remote terrain, glaciers, reindeer and polar bears.
"The man was attacked by a polar bear and injured on his head," Hapag Lloyd Cruises, who operates the ship, said in a statement to The Associated Press. "He was flown out, was responsive, and is currently undergoing medical treatment."
The injured employee was taken by helicopter to the town of Longyearbyen with injuries that are not life-threatening. His identity was not released.
The polar bear involved in the attack was shot dead "in an act of self-defense," according to the company. It was not clear who shot the bear. However, the truth is that the polar bear was defending her young cub. Butchers.
MS BREMEN – Your personal expedition in killing Polar Bears. Let us together destroy the few animals left on this planet, they same way we did with the Jews (and then claim self-defense). Long live Germany
Having
been awarded four stars*, the BREMEN is the perfect setting for a truly
personal expedition with no more than 155 guests. The wonderful
experiences of nature that you will enjoy on your cruise are also
reflected in the ship’s ambience. A concept in which our architects and
designers break new ground to create a special sense of well-being. With
carpets, patterns and materials which reflect the animal and plant
kingdoms in their appearance and an awe-inspiring chandelier shaped like
a school of fish, enjoy an extraordinarily authentic ship with true
character.
MS Bremen
| Built | October 1990 |
|---|---|
| Categorie | four stars* |
| Gross tonnage (GT) | 6,752 |
| Shipyard | Mitsubishi Shipyard, Kobe (Japan) |
| Length/beam/draught | 111 m=365 ft/17 m=56 ft/4.80 m=16 ft |
| Total power | 2 x 2,427 kW |
| Speed | 15 knots |
| Passenger decks | 6 |
| Passenger capacity/crew | 155/100 |
| Cabins/suites | 80/2 |
| Stabilisers | yes |
| Ice class | E4 (highest ice class for passenger ships) |
| On-board language | German |
| zodiacs | 12 |
| Environmental protection systems | own incinerators, fully biological sewage treatment system |
| Hospital/helicopter deck | yes/yes |