Asiatic black bears handed over to rescue centre


Two Asiatic black bears were handed over to the Vietnam Bear Rescue Centre in Vinh Phuc province after years of being caged.

The bears, one weighing 120kg and the other 150kg, were held in captivity for about 18 years by Phi Manh Tan, a local man in Phu Tho province.

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