Two polar bears kill Arctic Canadian worker in rare attack

The person who was killed worked at a remote radar site in Canada's Arctic region.

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The employee, who has not been named, was working for Nasittuq Corporation - a logistics company which operates radar defence sites on behalf of the Canadian government.

Other workers responded to the scene and killed one of the bears, the company said in a statement.

"We are working closely with local authorities and regulatory agencies to conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding this incident," the company said.

"The safety and well-being of our employees is our highest priority, and we are deeply committed to ensuring a safe working environment."

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