Polar Bear Signals to Boat for Help—Fishermen’s Quick Thinking Saves a Life

Halting the Ship

The polar bear continued making noises, though its roars had softened to low, urgent sounds. As the ship maintained its course westward, the bear grew increasingly agitated, pacing and pawing at the sides of the lifeboat. “Halt the ship,” Captain Reynolds commanded, and the crew promptly obeyed. Then, just as they came to a stop, the bear did something none of them had anticipated.

Halting The Ship