SETTING THEM FREE

Two black Himalayan bears that were caught in traps in Bhutan's Begana and Yoesipang region were released into the forest by team of forestry officials. Officials said that a small male bear which was caught in a crude wire trap in Begana, had its right paw injured. In another incident, a bear which was trapped near an apple orchard in the Yoesipang region, was also freed.