3 Bear Cubs Are Recovering After Being Burned in Washington Wildfire That Killed Their Mothers

Photo: PAWS

Three bear cubs are on the road to recovery after being burned ina Washington wildfirethat tragically killed their mothers.

After hibernating this coming winter at PAWS, the bears — two of which are believed to be siblings — will be released back into the wild this spring, according to the outlet.

One of the injured bear cubs.PAWS

One cub’s paws were so badly burned that it was forced to crawl out of the forest on its elbows, while another had its eyes swollen shut, per the outlet.

PAWS eventually took in the orphaned trio and createda donation page on their siteto assist with medical and care expenses.

It wasn’t until recently that the two siblings finally got that chance and were reintroduced to each other in an enclosed area at PAWS, according to the outlet.

The bond between the two was evident, according to Brown.

The PAWS team, who taught the bears how to find food and fend for themselves, said the animals have one more medical exam remaining before they hibernate for the winter at their facility, according to the outlet.

But now, “I think they’re going to do just fine when they’re released back into the wild,” Gros added.

source: people.com