A boater in Norway was hit with a hefty fine after intentionally using a ship’s horn to wake a sleeping polar bear.

The incident happened this month while a boat was traveling in Lomfjorden in the Svalbard archipelago, according to a statement from the governor of Svalbard.

Those aboard the vessel spotted a polar bear sleeping on land before one person sounded the ship’s horn — causing the animal to awaken and move elsewhere, officials said.

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Other people aboard the vessel later reported the incident to the governor.

Authorities determined that the person…

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