Environment Minister Sergio Costa said
Wednesday that he is pained that a bear known as M49 is now in a
cage after twice escaping from its enclosed area at a wildlife
park in the province of Trento.
That bear, which is also nicknamed Papillon, was captured for
the first time last year after killing livestock.
"It hurts to know that Papillon is locked in a cage," said
Costa.
"During the months of his regained freedom, he showed no signs
of being dangerous to humans.
"He sought food, as is right.
"He could have had a tracking collar put on him again and been
followed remotely".
The minister added that he was in talks with Provincial
President Maurizio Fugatti about the bear and had told officials
to check on the condition M49 is being kept in.
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