IN A rare wildlife sighting, residents of a small village found themselves hosting unexpected guests.
A video has surfaced, showing two sun bears wandering through local gardens.
Did this unusual encounter really occur, sparking interest and concern among the community?
Verdict:
TRUE
Residents of Rancangan Tanah Belia 2 in Sungai Panjang, Selangor, were surprised by the appearance of two sun bears wandering through their gardens on Monday (April 7).
Selangor Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) Director Wan Mohd Adib Wan Mohd Yusoh told Sinar Harian that the sighting was reported through a video uploaded by locals.
The video, recorded on Monday, shows the two sun bears roaming near residential areas.
"Interviews with the residents indicated that this is the first such occurrence in the area," Wan Mohd Adib noted.
Following the report, a team from Perhilitan in Sabak Bernam was dispatched to the location to conduct further monitoring.
"We will continue periodic patrols to ensure the safety of the residents and to determine whether the animals are still in the vicinity," he added.
He also advised the public not to approach or attempt to drive away wild animals to avoid unwanted incidents. For any information related to wildlife sightings, the public is encouraged to contact the Perhilitan Hotline at 1-800-88-5151 or visit their official website at www.wildlife.gov.my.
The incident gained attention after the video of the wild animals became viral, capturing the curiosity of the village community.
