ISLAMABAD >> A black bear called Rocky has been rescued from abuse in Pakistan’s east and relocated to the capital for medical treatment, a welfare organization said Sunday.

The bear, who is 7, had been kept illegally in Punjab province and abused in 35 fights. Local authorities intervened to move him to a safer facility.

But the facility could not give him the care he needed and officials relocated Rocky to Islamabad.

A team from Four Paws traveled to Pakistan to help Rocky. Veterinarians operated on him Sunday.

“We were able to release and cut the chain and nose ring,” said Dr Amir Khalil. “His condition is physically good, but he suffered.”

— The Associated Press