Mannbjønn

Now you are entering the area where a scary killer bear, known as the 'Mannbjønn' (Manbear), ravaged during the 18th century, taking people as its victims. The story began with Knut, who wanted to drive the bear away from his property. He stared the bear right in the eye, and in that moment, the beast lunged forward. Knut swiftly jabbed at it with the sharp end of his staff, causing the bear to roar. It became a fight for life and death, a battle that the bear won. This was the first human life claimed by the Mannbjønn, and over the following years, the bear roamed this area in Nordmøre, instilling fear in both households and mountain farmers. The bear claimed three farm girls and a boy before the village sought the aid of hunter Tølløv. He tracked the bear near the mountain Hjelmen, where the animal lay sleeping on a rock. Tølløv loaded his rifle with a silver bullet, aimed carefully, and shouted, 'Hey, lad, it's time to wake up and have your morning dram!' The bear rose on its hind legs, and then the rifle fired. However, it was only a grazing shot! Tølløv quickly took aim again as the bear charged towards him. With a thud, the bear's body hit the ground. Fortunately, it has been many years since the Mannbjønn was last seen in this area.