Non-governmental organisation Four Paws Viet and Ninh Binh Province's forest management department on October 7 Monday rescued three Tibetan bears illegally held in captivity at two local households to Vietnam National Wildlife Park in Nho Quan district, Ninh Binh,
The bears which weigh a total of around 100 kilogrammes were kept at the
two households in Ninh Phong Ward, Ninh Binh City, for nearly 20 years.
According to Four Paws Viet, the place where the bears were held captive was narrow and polluted. They were also fed unsuitable food. They have also shown signs of having their bile extracted many times. Medical check-ups indicated that their livers, teeth and hearts had some problems.
The bears will be sent to Four Paws Vietnam's farm for treatment. After their health is better, they will be released to the semi-wildlife park to Vietnam National Wildlife Park in
Nho Quan district, Ninh Binh.
Translated by Nguyen Thuy