Emmerdale spoilers for next week: Bear's tragic fate is revealed during special standalone episode

Viewers will finally discover the extent of Bear's suffering
Laura Morgan

The mystery of what happened to Bear Wolf is finally solved in Emmerdale spoilers next week. During a dramatic standalone episode, fans will discover life hasn’t been kind to Paddy’s vulnerable father as the events of the last three months are explored.

What harrowing truths will be revealed? And will Bear ever be found?

Bear is still missing from the village
Bear has been missing for months (Credit: ITV)

Bear has gone missing in Emmerdale spoilers

Bear’s last contact with his loved ones was back in July, when he left the village to go and see his old wrestling buddies in Ireland. But fans now know he never made the trip overseas.

In the weeks leading up to his departure, Bear’s mental health was nosediving. The normally cheerful character had grown angry with the world, and Paddy was bearing the brunt of Bear’s vicious tongue. It was following a row between father and son that Bear announced he was off to the Emerald Isle.

Next time viewers saw Bear was a number of weeks later. He was roaming around the countryside and apparently living out of his hire car. Bear considered calling Paddy for help, but then bottled it.

Paddy makes a discovery in Emmerdale
Paddy and Mandy are worried for Bear’s wellbeing (Credit: ITV)

Paddy is frantic over Bear’s disappearance

All this while Paddy has assumed his dad was having fun with his friends in Ireland. But a shock discovery last week has made him realise this is not the case.

In panic, Paddy started ringing round Bear’s acquaintances, but no one had heard anything from him.

Having exhausted all other options, Paddy has now decided to report his dad as a missing person. But will the police be able to track Bear down?

Bear Wolf is seen wandering through the countryside
Bear has found himself trapped in a terrifying situation (Credit: ITV)

The truth about Bear is revealed in Emmerdale spoilers

Next week kicks off with a special standalone episode that delves into Bear’s life since leaving the village.

The installment is going to fill the gaps of the missing 100 days, as it reveals life hasn’t been kind to the former wrestler. Lifting the lid on Bear’s whereabouts, viewers will see the sad and terrifying situation he has found himself in through no fault of his own.

The episode will explore Bear’s descent into hard times and how he’s got caught up in an uncontrollable situation.

Tissues at the ready – it’s going to be an emotional one.

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