Wildlife dept recovers black bear

Punjab Wildlife Rangers have carried out combing operations in the Sargodha and Dera Ghazi Khan regions, recovering a male black bear and thwarting an illegal wild boar hunting attempt.

According to the Wildlife Department, the operation in the Bhalwal area of Sargodha led to the recovery of a male black bear that was being kept in illegal captivity. The bear has been relocated to the Wildlife Park in Joharabad.

The suspect was caught red-handed and has been taken into custody, with legal proceedings now underway.

In a separate operation in the D.G. Khan region, wildlife rangers acted swiftly on reports of illegal wild boar hunting using dogs.

Two individuals were arrested on the spot and fined Rs30,000.

Chief Wildlife Ranger Mubeen Elahi stated that the department's combing operations will continue uninterrupted as part of its broader conservation efforts.

He assured that the wildlife rangers are fully supported by the department and should continue their duties without fear or hesitation.

The Wildlife Department further reported that a total of 13 black bears have so far been rescued from various locations during recent enforcement actions.

All animals have been transferred to designated rescue centers and secure facilities.