Veterinarians shot the bear with three tranquilising darts before it was taken away from Wat Suan Samoonphrai Luang Pu Samai in tambon Ban Khok. The bear had been kept at the monastery, where Wandee "Auntie Aew" Yukhansawat, 57, was legally registered with authorities as its keeper. Ms Wandee said the bear had been donated to the monastery years ago and kept in an enclosure with many wild pigs. She eventually entered its den alone and beat it off Mr Saifon with a piece of wood. Media reported that Mr Saifon, 38, was in an ICU at Phetchabun Hospital with deep wounds near his armpit and on his arms, body and neck.

Source: Bangkok Post August 03, 2017 08:26 UTC