"The huge bear, named Bruin, ran through the streets in 1878, throwing the entire city into chaos as residents ran for their lives. And now anyone walking the same cobbled paths will be able to see the dramatic moment for themselves thanks to a brand new bronze sculpture depicting the unbelievable moment. Dundee City Council has commissioned the statue of Bruin the polar bear, which has been completed by sculptor David Annand (...)." Source: thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/dundee/2237644/why-has-a-statue-of-a-polar-bear-appeared-in-dundee-city-centre

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Location: City Centre And Harbour, Dundee City, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

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