A one-year-old bear found itself in a distressing situation when its head became stuck inside a tin container. The distressed animal was spotted roaming around with the tin container stuck on its head, causing concern among the locals.

The incident took place in Joshimath Parsari village of Chamoli district on November 20 and was rescued within a span of two hours on November 21.

Visuals showed the bear struggling to free itself, first seen lying on the ground in confusion and later wandering near a house's staircase. For hours, it desperately tried to dislodge the container, attracting attention from onlookers who quickly alerted the forest department.

Speaking to Newslions, Bharat Bhsuan Martolia DFO at Joshimath, Chamoli district mentioned that upon receiving the call, the Forest Range Officer of Nanda Devi National Park, Gaurav Negi, led a team to the scene. Within four hours, the team successfully cut through the canister, freeing the young bear. The bear was then safely released back into the forest, where it could continue its journey in peace.

The bear's head had become trapped when it attempted to feed from the canister, unable to remove it due to the container's small opening. Thankfully, the intervention of the forest department ensured the bear’s safe rescue, sparing it from further harm.