Multiple Polar Bears Discovered Swimming Many Miles From Alaska
Coast
An aerial survey by government scientists in Alaska's Chukchi Sea this week
found at least nine polar bears swimming in open water-with one at least 60 miles
from shore-raising concern among wildlife experts about their survival. A World
Wildlife Fund (WWF) polar bear expert said the bears could have difficulty making
it safely to shore and risk drowning, particularly if a storm arises.
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WWF experts on the ground say loss of sea ice
is the leading cause for this displacement.