LIONS, tigers, bears, oh my!
A video went viral recently showing a bear wandering around a neighbourhood in Besut, Terengganu, feeding on honey belonging to villagers.
The clip, filmed near Kampung Keluang, Kampung Raja, was said to have prompted wildlife authorities to swing into action.
Was a Besut bear really spotted recently?
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TRUE
The Terengganu Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) has launched an operation to capture an adult bear reported to be roaming near Kampung Keluang, Kampung Raja.
Its director, Dennis Ten Choon Yung, said the department received a complaint from villagers last Sunday (March 29) and immediately began an investigation.
"Our investigation confirmed the presence of an adult bear in the area, and we have installed traps at the site since Wednesday (April 1).
"Villagers informed us that they have encountered the animal several times, with some spotting it crossing the road while others saw it consuming 'kelulut' (stingless bee) honey belonging to residents," he said when contacted by Bernama.
A viral social media video from Wednesday showed a bear wandering around the Kampung Raja area. — Bernama
