Pekanbaru, Riau, July 19 -- The Riau Province Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BBKSDA) has successfully rescued a female sun bear (Helarctos malayanus) found entangled in a snare in Batu Rijal Hilir Village, Peranap District, Indragiri Hulu District.

BBKSDA Riau Head Supartono reported in Pekanbaru on Friday that a veterinarian examined the bear and found superficial wounds on its skin, consistent with injuries from a nylon snare.

"Based on the condition of the wounds, the animal is estimated to have been entangled for less than 48 hours," Supartono remarked.

The rescue operation was launched after the BBKSDA received a report from a concerned resident on Monday (July 14).

The very next day, the BBKSDA Riau Animal Rescue Team wa...