Bear abused in illegal fighting ring rescued in Pakistan
After 35 brutal fights, Rocky the bear’s sufferings – which include a broken jaw and losing all his teeth – have come to an end
The seven-year-old bear had been kept illegally in Punjab province and abused in 35 fights.
Local authorities intervened to move him to a safer facility. But the facility could not give him the care he needed and officials relocated Rocky to Islamabad.
A team from Four Paws travelled to Pakistan to help Rocky. Veterinarians operated on him on Sunday.
“We were able to release and cut the chain and nose ring,” Dr Amir Khalil said. “His condition is physically good, but he suffered. He has a fracture in the jaw and has no teeth. We have several wounds on the ear because of the fights and biting by dogs.”
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Khalil said bear fighting was cruel and illegal in Pakistan but it was still practised in some parts of the country.