Black Bear Rescued in Pakistan After Abuse

Rocky, a 7-year-old black bear, has been rescued from abuse in Pakistan's Punjab province. The bear, involved in 35 illegal fights, suffered injuries, including a fractured jaw and multiple dog bite wounds. Initially relocated locally, authorities soon moved Rocky to Islamabad for better care. A team from Four Paws assisted, performing surgery to remove chains and a nose ring.

Dr. Amir Khalil, a veterinarian, said: "We were able to release and cut the chain and nose ring. 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." Despite being illegal, bear fighting persists in some areas of Pakistan. The country has a history with animal welfare, including previous incidents with elephants and bears in captivity. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)