PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A black bear was recently seen swimming in Crater Lake and exploring Wizard Island for the first time in “many decades,” the National Park Service announced on Sept. 3. A ...

A student swims through the cold water of Occom Pond on Feb. 6. A member of the Hanover Fire Department supervises students ...

Is there anything better than diving into cold water in the summertime? Polar bears love plunging into refreshing water as well. These Arctic animals enjoy swimming just like humans do, and one zoo ...

SAC. KIDS, GIVE BACK. WELL, IT’S SO HOT OUTSIDE THAT EVEN BEARS COULDN’T RESIST GOING FOR A LITTLE SWIM. YEAH, THAT’S WHEN YOU KNOW IT’S HOT. TAKE A LOOK AT THIS. IT’S A BEAR SWIMMING IN LAKE TAHOE AT ...

Massachusetts residents weren’t the only ones seeking relief from the heat last week. A fisherman captured video on June 25 of a bear swimming across the Quabbin Reservoir to an island with two bear ...

Recently in Grand Teton National Park, my brother and I were involved in an adrenaline-filled, once-in-a-lifetime grizzly bear encounter. It began when we spotted a large grizzly bear, which we were ...

CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Boaters on Watauga Lake were surprised to see an unexpected guest swimming near them during their Labor Day on the water. Video captured by Tara Wicker on Monday shows ...

One of the most attractive critters at the zoo splashes through frigid waters: polar bears, the beauties of the Arctic Circle ...

Three experts share the science behind taking a dip in cold water—and offer safety tips that any potential plungers should bear in mind Marta Hill - Freelance contributor The Polar Bear Swim in ...

Studying close to 800 bears over nearly 25 years shows that polar bear populations in the rapidly warming Barents Sea, off ...

The Vernon Winter Carnival is going into its final weekend with a splash. The 10th annual Polar Bear Market and Swim takes place at Paddlewheel Park today.