A rare polar bear that was spotted outside a cottage in a remote village in Iceland was shot by police after being considered a threat, authorities said Friday.

A polar bear was spotted in Iceland for the first time since 2016—and was promptly shot dead by police. Police said they had no option but to kill the animal after consultations with environmental authorities.

The rare sight of a polar bear in Iceland, considered a cause of concern for residents, was shot by the police on Thursday afternoon near a cabin located in a isolated Icelandic community The police acted only after holding a dialogue with Environment Agency.

In a rare and alarming incident, a polar bear was spotted in Iceland after an eight-year absence, prompting immediate action from local authorities. The bear was found near a summer cottage in the Westfjords region,