St. Anthony | polarbearscience
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polarbearscience.comHere’s the latest on the St. Anthony polar bear video.
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A polar bear was filmed wandering near a home in St. Anthony, Newfoundland, and the clip went viral on social media. The footage shows the bear moving through a yard and near a residence before heading toward the ocean. This event drew attention from residents and local media, highlighting seasonal bear activity in the area.[1]
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CBC coverage on April 29, 2026 includes partner reporting and a video interview with the witness, Kristie Hurley, who described the encounter and the video’s reception as “a bit viral”.[5][1]
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Related context: St. Anthony sees periodic polar bear activity as bears migrate northward, with past sightings of bears climbing onto roofs or traversing yards in the town and surrounding area, often prompting local advisories.[3][7][9]
If you’d like, I can pull current updates from local outlets or provide a short timeline of this year’s sightings in St. Anthony to date.