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 Orphan bears released into the wild after survival trainingOne-year-old orphan bears Bradley and Cooper were released into the wild on Saturday after being trained on how to make it on their own. |
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'Survival school' for orphaned bears taught these cubs how to live in the wild Location: Florina, Greece Bradley and Cooper were trained at a sanctuary on how to find food and make a nest for winter before being released into the forest They were rescued at just four months old because it was too late to re-unite them with their mother (SOUNDBITE) (Greek) ARCTUROS CARETAKER MELINA AVGERINOU SAYING: "It is sad that they do not have the possibility to grow up with their mother because that is what is really important, for them to be where they belong.
But on the other hand from the moment that we know this program works it is an opportunity to offer them a second chance, because otherwise they would have been condemned to die." The cubs will be tracked in their new surroundings to ensure they avoid populated areas If they do not adapt in the wild they will return to the sanctuary