Rescue of Noah the Bear Highlights Success in Animal Welfare
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📰 The quick summary: A young Syrian brown bear has been rescued from a tiny welded cage in Armenia and is now receiving specialized care, offering hope for dozens of other captive bears in the country.
📈 One key stat: Around 80 bears are currently suffering in captivity at restaurants, hotels, and roadside zoos across Armenia, highlighting the urgent need for more rescue efforts.
💬 One key quote: Noah experienced ‘unimaginable suffering’
1️⃣ The big picture: A four-year-old Syrian brown bear named Noah has been freed after spending over two years confined in a cramped 15×20 foot cage next to a restaurant in Yerevan, Armenia. The bear was kept in deplorable conditions with the cage door welded shut, forced to stand on waste-covered floors that injured his paws. International Animal Rescue and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets conducted the rescue operation on March 5th, with support from local police and emergency services. After his rescue, the traumatized bear slept for seven straight days in his new enclosure filled with natural vegetation.
2️⃣ Why is this good news: Noah’s rescue means one less bear suffering in cruel captivity conditions in Armenia. He now has access to proper veterinary care, natural bedding, and a more spacious environment where he can exhibit normal bear behaviors. This rescue operation demonstrates that coordinated efforts between international and local organizations can successfully free captive wildlife. The increased attention to his case also helps raise awareness about the dozens of other bears still being kept in similar conditions across Armenia.
3️⃣ What’s next: Noah requires ongoing veterinary care, including a full dental examination to address his broken teeth. The rescue organizations are appealing for funds to cover his care costs of approximately $3,200 for the first year. Their broader mission continues as they work to rescue more of the estimated 80 bears still held captive across Armenia in restaurants, hotels and roadside zoos.
Read the full story here: Good News Network – Young Bear Rescued After Two Years Stuck in 20-Foot Cage Welded Shut
