(CNN) A brown bear nicknamed "Papillon" for its ability to escape from its wildlife enclosure in northern Italy has been recaptured after more than a month on the run. This marks an end to Papillon's 42 days of freedom, Italian public broadcaster RAI News reported. The bear was recaptured this April, according to a spokesman for the region's local government. Once returned to captivity, Papillon was castrated in a bid to "calm him down," according to the spokesman. The electric fence and fortification in Papillon's enclosure, which he escaped on July 27.

Source: CNN September 08, 2020 07:18 UTC