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‘Bahadur’ the Himalayan Bear Cub rescued by Indian Army from canister trap

A Himalayan brown bear cub named Bahadur was rescued safely by Indian Army personnel after getting stuck in a metal container.

November 03, 2025 / 16:43 IST
A Himalayan brown bear cub named Bahadur was rescued safely by Indian Army (Image: X/mgnayak)

A video of heart-warming rescue got viral. The Indian army rescued a young bear cub 'Bahadur' in the Himalayas. The bear had his head caught in a metal canister and soldiers came to the rescue to make sure that the cub was safe. The event reveals not only the struggle of wild animals but their human kindness in saving them.

Bahadur: Himalayan Bear cub caught in a Tin

Bahadur was a young brown bear cub of Himalaya who was in danger. It had caught his head in one of the metal cans thrown away.

Himalayan bear cub had his head trapped inside a discarded metal canister. (Image: X/mgnayak) Himalayan bear cub had his head trapped inside a discarded metal canister. (Image: X/mgnayak)

The accident took place in a remote and high-altitude mountainous area. The cub wriggled hopelessly and drew the notice of passing Army staff.

When the Indian Army Steps In

On normal patrol in hilly area, Army personnel spotted Bahadur. They evaluated the situation at once to avoid the occurrence of serious injury.

The soldiers released the cub using tools (Image: X/mgnayak) The soldiers released the cub using tools (Image: X/mgnayak)

The soldiers released the cub using tools and manoeuvring. The rescuing was done very carefully without scaring or injuring Bahadur.

Post-Rescue Care and Observation

Having liberated Bahadur, the Army gave him food and warmth. They kept a watch on the cub a little, to see that he was uninjured. When he was stable Bahadur strolled back into the wilderness of the environs safely. This intervention showed good coordination of the human and the safety of wildlife.

The Himalayan Bears and Frequent Dangers

Himalayan brown bears are prone to threats posed by human nature and environmental risks. They may fall into dumpsters or down pits or have to engage in feuds with the local communities.

The given cases are not an exception since they are frequently observed in the high-altitude areas, where human activity and trash cannot be separated and communicated with the natural environment of the bears. Timely intervention and vigilance are important in the prevention of severe injuries.

Social Media Praises and Awareness

The rescue trended almost immediately on social media platforms throughout the world. Indians Army were commended by people due to their kindness and clear-cut action.

The event showed how wildlife is threatened by human littering. It also focused on the need to conserve wildlife in sensitive areas.

first published: Nov 3, 2025 04:43 pm

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