Volunteer at the Thailand Zoo cut off his hand so that not hurt the bear during the attack (photo)
The bear stuck his teeth and did not release the limb - the volunteer had to get a pocket knife and cut his hand below the elbow. The affected passers -by immediately gave him first aid, then sent him to the nearest hospital, and after a while was transferred to a private institution in Chiangma. It is now waiting for surgery, but according to local media, it is difficult to say whether surgeons will be able to sew a crushed limb.
The locals noted the courage of a man who decided to cut his own hand instead of harming the animal. "His heart is really good. He was ready to amputate his hand, but not harm the animal," one local man said. The bear that attacked him was rescued in 2013. The animal got lost outside the forest. She was taken to the National Park, then she found herself in the wildlife reserve.
The Himalayan Bear is considered a species that threatens disappearance through poachers, reduction of forest area and other threats. These bears are timid, and at the same time show more aggression against people than the Eurasian brown bears or American black bears. Last month, in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, the Hippo killed a 40-year-old career Sudzha when he tried to clear the aviary.
Another employee, named Raja, was taken to the hospital after he was injured during the escape from the cage. The Director of the Aditi Sharma Zoo said the investigation would be conducted on the incident. He also confirmed that the establishment and the bear themselves were closed from visitors at the time of the investigation. Recall that the Japanese restaurant, which is served with piranha, surprised visitors with a new dish.