Origin UK Student Killed in Norway Polar Bear Bitten

A 17-year-old student from England died from being bitten by a polar bear while doing sightseeing with tour groups in Norway.Meanwhile,four others injured by the same attack.
Reported by Sky News,Saturday (8/6/2011),this unfortunate young man mentioned as Horatio Chapple,who aspires to continue his studies to medical school. Four other victims were injured party leader Michael Reid and Andrew Ruck along with two other participants,Patrick Smith and Scott Flinders.This tour group came from the British Schools Exploring Society (BSES).

BSES head, Edward Watson,said he spoke deep condolences to victims'families.He promised not to release the victim until the identification process is complete.
Participants tour this tour was attacked while traveling to the islands of Svalbard, which is part of a larger group of about 80 people who .The victims lived in a campground that contains 13 people when attacked by a bear.
Deputy Governor Lars Erik Alfheim told Sky News says,"We have deployed a helicopter with medical personnel and police. When we arrived one person confirmed dead and four wounded."
While the wounded is now hospitalized at the University of Tromso.

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