This Mans Saved a Bear Cub's Life and Years Later They Met Again
More under this adA beautiful story with a happy ending - the cutest thing you'll see all day!
In Turkey, a small bear had been rescued by a man before being released into the wild. Years after this happened, the man found the bear in a river and their reaction is adorable. After a little bit of play-fighting in the water, the bear and his saviour hugged each other. Looks like animals have a really good memory!
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Wild animals and men
Wild animals live in natural environments, independently, without human intervention. It is often difficult to forge a relationship with them unless the animal is young. If a young, wild animal is adopted for some time, the human who took them in becomes their parental figure.
More under this adMore under this adWhilst a wild animal such as this one can never be completely domesticated, they can nevertheless develop a really special connection with humans, as was the case for this bear and the man who had saved him all those years ago!
Take a look at the video above to see the incredible moment for yourself!