Untamed and Uncut Season 4 Episode 18

Ep 18. Berlin Polar Bear Attack

  • TV14
  • December 27, 2009

In Untamed and Uncut season 4 episode 18 titled "Berlin Polar Bear Attack," audiences are taken to the city of Berlin, Germany, where a horrifying incident occurred in the local zoo. The episode showcases footage of a polar bear attack on a zoo employee, which quickly went viral and caused outrage among animal rights activists.

The episode begins by introducing viewers to the Berlin Zoo and its beloved polar bear, Knut. The bear was somewhat of a celebrity in the city, having been hand-raised by zookeepers from infancy after his mother rejected him. The episode showcases footage of Knut playing in his enclosure and interacting with visitors, establishing him as a beloved and familiar figure in the zoo.

However, the cheerful mood in the zoo is quickly disrupted when a female employee, identified in the episode as Mandy, enters Knut's enclosure to clean and prepare his enclosure for the day. The episode does not reveal what exactly triggered the bear to attack, but suddenly, Knut charges towards Mandy and viciously attacks her.

The attack is brutal and graphic, with Knut biting and dragging Mandy across the enclosure while visitors scream in horror. The episode does not shy away from showing the blood and injuries sustained by Mandy, making it a difficult scene to watch for sensitive viewers. Eventually, zookeepers were able to intervene and distract Knut, allowing them to retrieve Mandy and rush her to the hospital.

The rest of the episode focuses on the aftermath of the polar bear attack, including interviews with witnesses, zoo employees, and Mandy herself. The episode also explores the complex legal and ethical questions raised by the incident, such as whether such animals should be kept in captivity and how responsible the zoo was for the attack.

Despite the difficult subject matter, the episode also provides some moments of hope. Mandy ultimately survives the attack, although she suffers from severe injuries and PTSD. Later in the episode, the Berlin Zoo holds a public memorial for Knut, who passed away unexpectedly in 2011. The episode ends on a somber note, with viewers left to contemplate the tragic consequences of the dichotomy between humans and animals in captivity.

Overall, "Berlin Polar Bear Attack" is a difficult but important episode of Untamed and Uncut, providing a sobering reminder of the dangers inherent in keeping wild animals in captivity. The episode offers a thoughtful examination of the complex issues surrounding animal captivity, without shying away from the violent reality of the incident.

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Description
  • First Aired
    December 27, 2009
  • Content Rating
    TV14
  • Language
    English