MP: 6 poachers arrested for electrocuting bear, 10-week-old cub

The PCCF(Wildlife) and Chief Wildlife Warden of Madhya Pradesh Forest Department Shri Jitendra Agarwal ordered transfer of the young bear to the Agra Bear Rescue Facility in Uttar Pradesh. The facility has specialised medical and weaning facilities to provide care for young animals. Dr. Amol Narwade, a Wildlife SOS veterinarian said, “The male bear is under a lot of trauma currently and will require to be under constant medical observation.”

Wildlife SOS bear keeper feeding the cub at the center (Source: Wildlife SOS)

Geeta Seshamani, co-founder Wildlife SOS said, “We are shocked that these poachers resorted to this terrible method of poaching and have electrocuted this endangered sloth bear. The young bear will receive all possible medical and life time care at the Agra Bear Rescue Facility as we have specialized medical facilities and well trained veterinarians and care staff familiar with natal care.” The population of sloth bears has been under threat for some time due to the loss of habitat and poaching.