a POLAR BEAR is super close to OUR TOWN | How Longyearbyen handles Polar Bears on Svalbard

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There is a polar bear super close to our village! Here on Svalbard we have tons of polar bears, as you know, that is why e.g I have to bring a firearm when walking my dog. So what happens when one gets close to our town Longyearbyen where there are people, and kids? I hope you enjoy this video, and as always thank you so much for being here!
0:00 There is a Polar Bear near town!
0:08 Welcome to Svalbard
0:42 How we get alerted about polar bears in the area
01:40 Heading in to town to see where the polar bear is
02:54 Where does the bear "safe zone" end?
03:15 Location of Polar Bear signs
03:40 Svalbard Law regarding Polar Bears
04:54 Where the current polar bear is
06:00 How do we keep polar bears away from town?
08:47 Polar Bears!
09:23 Buying gear for extra safety
11:07 Very exciting news!!
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Cecilia Blomdahl is originally from Sweden and moved to Svalbard 6.5 years ago. She works as a photographer and videographer in Longyearbyen, and with her social media channels. Check her out on tiktok and instagram under her handle @sejsejlija! Here on youtube she posts videos about her daily life in her cabin with her boyfriend Christoffer and her dog Grim, living just outside of Longyearbyen. Subscribe for videos about her daily life as well as adventures on an island close to the North Pole. They have polar bears there!

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@CeciliaBlomdahl Жыл бұрын

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@marysalmon2367 Жыл бұрын

the feeling of not being at the top of the food chain can be so strange. I just spent 2 weeks in yellowstone with yellowstone employees who put the fear of bears in me and I never went without bear spray.... they often spoke with concern (ok, made some fun of) all the tourists who hiked in bear rich environments without spray. they called cyclists "meals on wheels".

@1ACL Жыл бұрын

Yes! I came face-to-face with a mountain lion in Colorado, and it's a very humbling experience!

@amstergal Жыл бұрын

@@1ACL My son moved to NM and I am terrified he will encounter a mountain lion while out hiking or biking in the mountains... Bears too but somehow mountain lions seem even scarier. What the heck did you do?!

@1ACL Жыл бұрын

@@amstergal The Lion looked at me, and I looked at "her" ,and then she moved on. I didnt move. I think she thought, "You are not prey or predator - you mean nothing to me". Seriously, there are alot more easy things for a lion to eat, like bunnies and such, Honestly, The animals are more afraid of us than we are of them. Especially Mountain Lions -- they are very rarely seen because they run away first. And bears are only a problem if the get habituated to eating humans garbage and food...OR if one comes across a mother with cubs, that could be dangerous. But usually most bears will run away. Please try not to worry. Your son can learn how to live with the wild animals by contacting the Wildlife Manegement people, Fish And Game, or whatever they call it in NM. DOnt worry!

@amstergal Жыл бұрын

@@1ACL Thank you so much for your reply! I feel much better after reading your response and thank god in your situation the lion moved on! Amazing you did not move, good for you!!!

@cherylb6755 Жыл бұрын

Cecilia~ I love how the people of Svalbard respect nature in all her forms. Not to disturb polar bears, reindeer, fox, birds, flowers and grasses, the perma-frost, etc. While I think it is self-selection, in these crazy times I find myself calmed and made hopeful by this belief. It is your sharing with Christoffer that affords me this peace… and I thank you for that.🌅

@VHM2018 Жыл бұрын

@tuuli north What’s the difference between eating a cow and a reindeer?

@angelfaye101 Жыл бұрын

@tuuli north lol. I doubt you were a subscriber of the channel anyway. Your presence will no be missed 😂

@randehansen3999 Жыл бұрын

We have spent the last 3 New Years holidays in Longyearbyen. Fantastic fireworks display at midnight, together with some northern lights two years ago. But our first year was even more special. After returning from watching the fireworks on the hill outside of the church, we were advised of a polar bear very near the village, perhaps the same one who had roamed the main street some days earlier. The bear was not frightened by the commotion, perhaps was more intrigued. Unfortunately the bear didn’t survive the tranquilizer used to aid in relocation, and this tragedy was the source of a long debate. It is very good to see how interested the residents are in preserving the wildlife on these amazing islands.

@jejose3845 Жыл бұрын

Wow that’s amazing to hear you were there for the holidays. Please let us know the best place to stay when visiting

@not-a-raccoon Жыл бұрын

My wife and I discovered your channel a few weeks ago and we've been absolutely loving it. She's a Norwegian citizen, and is incidentally moving home in October. I applied for my permanent residence visa a few days ago so I'll be following after her once that gets approved. We're planning on visiting Svalbard at some point in the relatively near future, it's soooo beautiful! We'll be living in Narvik, above the Arctic circle so we'll get to experience some of the polar night/day as well 😁😁😁

@midwestjunkie Жыл бұрын

I love the fact that you have reindeer roaming the streets. They are so beautiful! There are plenty of places here in the states that have different kinds of bears. Even my home state we have plenty of black bears. 😊

@danmacneil1895 Жыл бұрын

As a kid i got to see a stuffed animal exhibit which included a polar bear! It was in a standing on rears position(about 10 ft tall!) The attendant noticed me gazing and stated there were even bigger than that out there! To have living animals like that around would give me sleepless nights! All the best and be safe!

@paulief3817 Жыл бұрын

I remember seeing such a polar bear display in Anchorage Airport as a child. I remember having a photo taken in front of it. Huge

@Absolutely_Cece Жыл бұрын

The cabin ambience is so heart-warming Cecilia! I was just about to tell you to create an ambiance video and then you said you did, I'm so excited to watch it!🕯💖🍷🐻‍❄

@emjay934 Жыл бұрын

Dear Cecilia.I just want to say that every single new video of you warms my heart and brings a smile on my face. This is a rotten time for many and we all could use some very positive videos spread around. Yours are one of them for sure. Thank you so much for doing that. Greetings from Emjay, out of Scotland. Ohw and I would love to hear you to tell more about famous people who visited your beautiful Svalbard, the stories and the history, and the ghostly vibes like when you were in the abandoned villages but also the things that made you change, and which inspired you the most. Maybe also about the inside of the university there and the good causes and collaborations. xoxoxo

@markuserikssen Жыл бұрын

Such an interesting video again, Cecilia! Fascinating to know more about polar bears around there. I remember a Dutch guy died at a camping near the airport of Longyearbyen not too long ago. That's truly awful! I can imagine people need to be very careful over there. I will watch your Nebula video today as well!

@hhin Жыл бұрын

Kara and Nate had a video on their channel about 2 weeks ago. They were on a North Pole cruise, they stopped on Svalbard for a few days, and they filmed a polar bear on the shore, from their ship.

@kylabella05 Жыл бұрын

I love Kara and Nate!! I can’t wait for their upcoming series😊

@papabear562 Жыл бұрын

Cecilia: Once again, another great video. Your presentations are always top notch, and quality is outstanding, and I love how you explain events and how they are relevant. I'm putting a visit to Svalbard on my bucket list.

@owenbensmith3118 Жыл бұрын

A polar bear heavily featured in last night's nightmare, tried coming through my window (I live in England?) so I subconsciously called this video! Incredible as always Cecilia

@Carolina-uq2lx Жыл бұрын

I live in Brazil and still get nightmares featuring polar bears 💀

@jkneumann Жыл бұрын

hello Cecilia! As always, thanks for giving us a slice of life that we would never know of otherwise. you and Christopher do a great job! So great that this past April our family of 4 went to Norway (I know not quite your neck of the woods but as close as our budget would allow this time) and fell in love with the Nordic beauty of it all. Plus, the people were really kind to these Texans. God bless you both and i cant wait for your Christmas-time vlogs that were some of my favorite last year. We even made our own Glogg to try it out!

@mariannejennisch9293 Жыл бұрын

That’s scary but you always have your safety gear with you. Especially on your walks with grim. It’s good you have people send out alerts.

@4evelyn734 Жыл бұрын

Hi Cecilia! New subscriber here! I've been binge watching your videos and just love hearing about everything up in Svalbard. Really enjoy your content! Stay safe and give Grim a hug for us!

@belindahugheslifestyle Жыл бұрын

Great video, Cecilia! I adore how Svalbard prefers to peacefully coexist with Nature, and the simple small-town lifestyle, which is smaller than my own forest village in the rural Deep South. Definitely on my bucket list, esp to see the ghost towns, glaciers, reindeer and walruses. Bright blessings.

@tipsymusica Жыл бұрын

You know its a cozy sunday when Cecilia uploads a video :)

@bryanmathison1754 Жыл бұрын

Watching your lovely videos brings your “Cozy Vibes” into my life and I’m so grateful you share them with all of us.

@patboury6730 Жыл бұрын

Just a beautiful video. Loved that Linn shared those shots of that beautiful animal

@v.for.vassia Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing you videos on sundays ! They inspire my whole week and motivate me so much! Stay safe up there 🥰 ps: can’t wait for autumn recipes from Christofer 😃😃😃

@Stacey16...... Жыл бұрын

Me and my boyfriend have recently stumbled upon your videos and have been binge watching this weekend. You live in a beautiful part of the world and we've really enjoyed seeing how you live in such a remote village. We've subscribed and are looking forward to many more adventures

@dawndecesare2177 Жыл бұрын

I stumbled on your channel by accident and am hooked. I love how you all are so respectful of the wildlife. What a wonderful life you have. I wish America was more like where you live. TFS!

@wassupitsann Жыл бұрын

Drinking my tea and watching the new tea from Cecilia’s channel before going to bed. Your channel is such a breath of fresh air! So relaxing and educational at the same time 😌

@luciep09 Жыл бұрын

I love your content Cecelia. It’s so interesting finding out about a totally new place, where the normal day to day is so very different to pretty much everywhere else on Earth. Can’t believe how quickly polar nights are back again. Cosy vibes! ☕️ 📚 🐻‍❄️

@sherelynwhite4130 Жыл бұрын

So interesting! 💙Love your videos Cecilia! Content, and video graphics are always superb! Also you are a great commentator...always pleasant to watch and such a lovely voice! Love that sweater!😍

@hollylanevintagetreasures Жыл бұрын

Hello Cecilia! 👋 Hope you are doing well and enjoying the fall up in Svalbard. I am sooo ready for fall. Here is Pennsylvania it's been so dry and hot, finally getting some rain. I'm ready for pumpkins, hard cider, colored leaves and the smell of cinnamon candles. Loving your videos, perfect start to my Sunday morning. ❤️ 🍂 🍁

@CeciliaBlomdahl Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching! 🧡🧡

@kepckatherinec805 Жыл бұрын

Holly, I live in Knoxville, TN, and feel the same! I always look forward to the end of hot, muggy summer weather. Enjoy your Pennsylvania autumn! And Cecilia, I’d guess by your outerwear that Svalbard already has an autumn chill. Enjoy your cozy wood fires! Thanks for your wonderful videos.

@christinaaa_xo Жыл бұрын

Pennsylvania gang!!

@pjk1714 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the update and beautiful scenery. Wildlife and humans have to exist together for eco balance. Very positive your community understands that. Appreciate link to curiosity. I could listen to documentaries for hours as I work. Thanks for sharing and stay safe.

@heidireneehess5968 Жыл бұрын

I love your videos! I have learned so much about Svalbard. Thank you for sharing!!

@rmk6693 Жыл бұрын

You do such a good job of answering all the questions that come to mind. I love that about your videos.

@ruthnoronha8206 Жыл бұрын

we love you Cecelia, your videos are awesome, your energy is amazing and you have an amazing spirit. Christopher is awesome too.

@Erth Жыл бұрын

Wow ! I appreciate your introduction and the map with arrows. Again your videos and stories keep getting better. keep up ⬆️ the good work.

@CeciliaBlomdahl Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! 😍🙏🏻

@allanahmcdougall3777 Жыл бұрын

Hello Cecelia this was exciting. Thanks for sharing xx

@doralynnsfunwreathstorrill8620 Жыл бұрын

I signed up For Curiosity and Nebula! Love it all! Thank you again from New Jersey USA 🇺🇸. 💕💕💕💕💕

@PeterLoh Жыл бұрын

I saw there was fire at an apartment building in Longyearbyen. I hope you, your friends and the community are doing okay! I recently traveled to Svalbard, and it's such a lovely town.

@ashley-cz1sl Жыл бұрын

My parents own a camp in the Adirondack mountain in New York. We have black bears up there. They let me and my brothers use it when they are not going to be there. I was up there a couple of weeks ago my husband and I were getting our kids ready to walk into town. I stepped off the porch and go around the corner and there was a huge back bear. I almost shit my pants. I went back inside and we waited for it to leave. That was the first time my kids saw a black bear. We grabbed our bear spray and headed into town.

@XSemperIdem5 Жыл бұрын

I'm in Southern California and our black bears are quite close. They actually come down to use backyard swimming pools to cool down in the summer. We just stay out of their way, let them do their thing, and they go back up the hills. Another reason to always keep your doors locked if you'll be away from them because bears are way too curious.

@jbsamjam Жыл бұрын

I love your videos! You are super informative and knowledgeable. I had to binge watch when I found you.

@juliesterkel1248 Жыл бұрын

Stay safe and warm ❤️. Thank you for your beautiful videos! Have a wonderful day 🤗

@CeciliaBlomdahl Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words! 😍🧡

@lola-littleoldladyadventur5353 Жыл бұрын

I'm new to your channel and am enjoying your videos so very much. You live in such a magical place. Thank you for sharing it with us.

@floydkennedy9599 Жыл бұрын

Hi Cecilia!I found your content very interesting!Especially as I am planning a trip to nearby Iceland!Keep up the great vlog content!🤠🇬🇧👍

@Ethan-im3kr Жыл бұрын

Always look forward to your videos! Jeg elsker dem mye 🫶🇳🇴

@ramonajones9432 Жыл бұрын

I watched the Kara and Nate Video on Svalbard. Just love how you bring us together from all over the world with such interesting content. Following you from Durban South Africa 🇿🇦

@yasmin8851 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Cecilia! Your videos are my escape from all of the craziness!! 🙂🇺🇸

@gabriellagirardi4741 Жыл бұрын

I love the Svalbard islands and bears are wonderful, too Thanks a lot for this beautiful video.

@jimhankinson4428 Жыл бұрын

I was in Longyearbyen this summer. A magical place. Thanks for this lovely video.

@sheilasylvain6669 Жыл бұрын

Hi, I just started watching your vlogs and I'm so impressed about where you live, it's awesome ❤. Keep the vlogs coming.

@pattymosher8302 Жыл бұрын

Another very good video. I really enjoy them.

@tonya5419s Жыл бұрын

Loved the cosy video 🥰

@sandraborg241 Жыл бұрын

Could you do more vlogs? I love them! Just a regular day in town when you go out to eat on restaurants or whatever :) Love all your videos, just a little request

@pamelacrawford4105 Жыл бұрын

I love watching your videos! 😊😊😊 I find them very interesting! 😊😊😊

@susantumblety6003 Жыл бұрын

Poor guy, he's hungry..maybe? Always a beautiful peaceful video! Cozy, interesting and informative . Can't wait for fall / winter here on the New Jersey shore.

@VikingoCelta Жыл бұрын

Gracias por tu video👌 Amo los osos🐻🐻‍❄️ Tu casa se ve muy acogedora! Saludos de un Uruguayo 🇺🇾🧉 viviendo en Chile 🇨🇱

@ArchitectDesignsFlying Жыл бұрын

I'm so happy you are on Nebula now!! This is pretty dang sweet! Thanks for all your amazing content, bye!

@CeciliaBlomdahl Жыл бұрын

Yaaay! 😃😃😃

@annewalsh1666 Жыл бұрын

@@CeciliaBlomdahl I am addicted to your channel! I have watched all your awesome videos and got my sister hooked now too! We both say that we wish we had a third sister- you! 😀 I just purchased an annual subscription to Curiosity Stream thanks to your suggestion. And I just got my Nebula account set up too. Great products! Thanks again for the great content, your videos are the most soothing and relaxing parts of my days. Keep up the awesome work!! Hope to meet you someday. With love from California, Anne (and my sister Cathy.) 😘

@deniseseguin3076 Жыл бұрын

Hi ..just suscribed to your channel..so interesting...hello from Sarnia Ontario Canada...cant stop watching..love it

@Kty4419 Жыл бұрын

Literally adore your videos!❤❤❤

@donnas411 Жыл бұрын

Cecilia, thank you for the polar bear warning! Thanks for sharing.

@JasonWh Жыл бұрын

Such cool sign animations Cecilia!

@lauramodlin Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed your video!

@baozhongimperial3851 Жыл бұрын

really interesting video! Thanks!

@juliabuddle7927 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Cecil's for introducing me to curiosity stream!

@11kathleenanne Жыл бұрын

Good morning Cecilia! Have a happy Sunday 🌞🐻‍❄️

@nairamorris1529 Жыл бұрын

I would go to Svarbard one day and see the norther lights is one of my dreams.

@TheEmpressgoth Жыл бұрын

Thank you that was interesting and informative.

@Abes523 Жыл бұрын

New subscriber here, greetings from Denver! We love your content!

@Sebastianosorioviaje Жыл бұрын

as always a good video, ready for a new adventure 🤠🚢

@JohnPaul-158 Жыл бұрын

WOW! aww! look at that poor bear, at the 8:45... He is cute! Great views, once again!

@clarefriend1376 Жыл бұрын

I love the drone shots.

@DixieJensenBrown Жыл бұрын

Funny the timing... here in Canada In Parry Sound district of province of Ontario.... We have a 300 -400lb black bear hanging around our apartment building in town every evening in past week... my neighbour has a picture ... he is so beautiful but is scarey at same time... here for us the next closest town is one hour at least away from us so being surrounded by bush we see lots of animals coming in on the rail lines... Our bear is small compared to your polar bear but it is captivating all the same. Thanks for your video love hearing about nature🙂 🙂

@jameyswanson4304 Жыл бұрын

So wild seeing this because on the 7th and 8th while still visiting we walked down that stone path out to the water area just before that sign. Also got to stop and water the sled team right next to your house on I think the 6th. Love your channel!!!!!!

@purrsephone2904 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Cecilia.🌸

@maxplanck9055 Жыл бұрын

Svalbard is a strange and beautiful island, the wildlife is interesting, the permanent daytime and permanent nighttime is wierd and a detterant for me to be a resident,a fun place to visit in summertime,thanks for showing and removing the mystery of Svalbard, nice work Cecelia much love ✌️❤️🇬🇧

@sbayles5593 Жыл бұрын

It amazes me the beauty you experience every day.

@lezleefeetsgoddess Жыл бұрын

Just found your channel. It's so interesting!!! I'm hooked and subscribed. Kisses from Ohio USA

@ivanivan5511 Жыл бұрын

I looooooooooooooooooove your channel and considering moving there!

@puredruid 6 ай бұрын

I was looking at Svalbard on a map and seeing how remote it is, I wondered if there were any polar bears there. This video did a great job at answering everything!

@mrs.allergetic9350 Жыл бұрын

I enjoy your videos!!!

@CoachCarolAnn Жыл бұрын

New Curiosity Stream subscriber here thanks to you! Still trying to find your video on there, but I’ll keep looking. Stay safe with the polar bear nearby! Edited to add that I see now you need to log into Nebula separately. All set now!

@Fitzy222 Жыл бұрын

Fenris looks like a member of the royal Family in the vehicle! (At 10:24)He is sooooo adorable!!!💕💕💕💕

@FlintIronstag23 Жыл бұрын

Swarovski makes really high-end binoculars. You definitely don't want to lose those!

@benmol_ Жыл бұрын

Hi ! I was here last month for a few weeks, working at the airport, and KZfaq just decided to show me your channel ! By the way, we saw the bear that had been killed hanging down an helicopter when we waited to take off, it felt so sad...

@TS-eo9uf Жыл бұрын

Thanks for reminding me I was going to look online for a pair of binoculars this weekend for hiking!!!!

@garysuffern2142 Жыл бұрын

Nice viedo Cecilia yes I'm sure you don't want to disturb a polar bear for sure your town seems so.peacefull so great to see in this crazy world anyways will check that viedo channel see what's going on.👍

@b-a4798 Жыл бұрын

Hello from Connecticut in USA . I enjoy your channel .

@queenofdramatech Жыл бұрын

God eftermiddag! I love seeing the drone shots of the island. Great job!

@melj1879 Жыл бұрын

I love where you live. So beautiful including polar bears ❤

@mikaelaehk9125 Жыл бұрын

Huuuur härlig video!

@ou8venus2 Жыл бұрын

Sundays are my favorite!

@paulief3817 Жыл бұрын

This reminded me of the excitement that would ensue every time a dog wandered into the playground at school. Once there was a fox. That was talked about for months

@einezcrespo2107 Жыл бұрын

Oh my. Hope the polar bear stays outside your area. Stay safe!

@kelleebo1255 Жыл бұрын

Do you bring the dogs in to keep them safe when you have a polar bear alert?

@dennisonline9680 Жыл бұрын

Glad the Polar Bears are protected. I heard one was killed near you for attacking campers. That is sad!!!!! Nice video!!!!! 👍👍👍👍😍😍😍😍

@chrisdefruscio9741 Жыл бұрын

Love to visit this place!

@SteveWalkey Жыл бұрын

What a visually stunning place to live. You lucky ducks!

@jacklandon9739 10 ай бұрын

I love how protected the Polar Bear is 💜💜💜

@Ashleanicol Жыл бұрын

I love how much Christopher loves hats

@Erin-nu7ux Жыл бұрын

Love your videos so much and the music you put with them is AMaZing!! 🥰☃️ just a quick question. . . Will you have sweatshirts in other sizes than small? Or am I reading the size wrong? Hope all is well and you all have a wonderful week 🙃😊

@kevinfuca Жыл бұрын

Your cabin looks extremely cozy in autumn and winter.

@elizabethzepeda2122 Жыл бұрын

Your apartment is sooo cozy! Very Hygge!

@lofnouk Жыл бұрын

Love you videos. I am obsessed with your beautiful town/village and scenery. I just wish that Christopher wasn't such a chatterbox. Once he gets going, he just won't shut up! ;)

@carolwildey4897 Жыл бұрын

Ha!! tooo funny

@EvaLovesDisney Жыл бұрын

😉😂