Gold Winner

The flying bear

Photographer

Rares Besliu

Category

Editorial Photography - Documentary

Company

Submission Group

Professional

Year

2024

Country / Region

Romania

During my expedition to Churchill, I saw how the rangers set free a polar bear from the only polar bear prison in the world. After being locked up for about a month without being fed or seeing daylight, the bear was sedated and prepared for a helicopter transfer about 80 miles North of Churchill. It was an impressive moment, full of emotions for everyone who could observe this event.