Polar Bear Killed Near Cabin in Westfjords After Close Encounter
WEB1 day ago · By Ragnar Tómas. Photo: Screenshot from RÚV / the coast guard unloads the body of a polar bear from a helicopter. September 20, 2024. An 83-year-old woman spotted a polar bear near her summer cabin in Höfðaströnd in the Westfjords, Vísir reports. The authorities put the animal down as they lacked the means to tranquillise it.
A rare polar bear showed up on the shores of Iceland. Police ... - ABC News
WEB1 day ago · This handout photo shows a polar bear that was shot by the police after being considered a threat to people nearby, authorities said, in Westfjords, Iceland, Thursday Sept. 19, 2024.
A rare polar bear showed up on the shores of ... - Associated Press News
WEB1 day ago · The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business. ... Westfjords Police Chief Helgi Jensson told The ...
No Injuries When Bus Caught Fire By Westfjords Tunnel
WEB6 days ago · The driver and passengers of a bus that caught fire near a Westfjords tunnel last Friday all managed to escape the vehicle safely. Responders say they shudder to think what could have happened if the fire had broken out inside the single-lane tunnel.
The 15 best things to do in the Westfjords, Iceland
WEBJan 3, 2022 · Deserted beaches, ink-black cliffs, glacier-gouged valleys, snow-crusted peaks: the Westfjords encapsulates all the natural splendor you’d expect from Iceland … Waterfalls, witchcraft, whale watching and all-out wilderness.
The Westfjords, Iceland's Crown Jewel
WEBMar 13, 2024 · The Westfjords are not only breathtaking to look at but they are rich in culture and history that is proudly displayed all along the way. Sprinkled throughout the area are geothermal baths and some true natural wonders that make the Westfjords worthy of their own Ring Road type journey.
Driving the Westfjords Way: New Roads, Bridges, and Scenic …
WEBThe makeover of the Westfjords Way continues with the upcoming enhancements to the Dynjandi route. In November 2023, the first section of the Dynjandisheiði road will be unveiled, ensuring better access to this scenic gem.
Road-tripping through Iceland's remote corners on the all-new ...
WEBAug 17, 2021 · Only around 7% of visitors to the country come up to the Westfjords — and that was before the pandemic hit. Numbers at Látrabjarg are lower still.
Visit Westfjords
WEBSimply enthralling; The Westfjords’ favourite front-page model for decades, and is never short of breathtaking. The biggest and widest part of the waterfall is the one that gets all the attention and the photos, even though there are impressive, albeit …
Best in Travel 2022 - Visit Westfjords
WEBThe Westfjords have been named the best region to visit in the world for 2022 by global travel authority Lonely Planet. We have received the accolade in the Best in Travel 2022 list, which has been curated by Lonely Planet’s editorial team and its …
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