THREW BEAR OVER CLIFF
Russian In Caucasus (N.ZP. A.-Reuter—Copyright) MOSCOW. Aug. 25? A badly-injured Soviet geologist wrestled with a large bear on the edge of a precipice in the Caucasus Mountains and finally heaved it over. Tass reported. Mr Anatoly Nyrkov was leading a mountain party when the bear lunged at him. Mr Nyrkov fired a shot but only wounded it. The bear seized him. and they swayed on the edge of a cliff before the geologist gave the bear a strong push which sent it over the edge. Mr Nyrkov was taken to hospital with arm and leg injuries.
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Press, Volume CI, Issue 29912, 28 August 1962, Page 13
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