Fears another bear that also failed to hibernate for winter is also on the run near Vilyuchinsk.
A Russian photographer captures unique moments of bear cubs being taught to fish ahead of long winter.
A new air link between Alaska and the Russian Far East is opening up a new world of adventure tourism to US visitors.
So what caused this abearation spotted by tourists in Kamchatka?
Yakutia Airlines boosts flights from Alaska to some of the world's greatest, yet most unexplored holiday destinations.
Wanderlust beast kept returning to main airport in Kamchatka, this week breaking in through a metal security fence.
Lame, exhausted and confused animal seeks out help from the local police in Olyutorsky district of Kamchatka.
A gnawed to bones killer whale found by a nature reserve ranger.
Vadim Klabukov, 23, paid with his life after flouting safety rules when he went to retrieve lost backpack in South Kamchatka nature reserve.