Overview

• Parques y Vida Silvestre de Nuevo León said it assumed direct veterinary control Thursday and filed a request to Profepa to formalize the handover.
• The agency described a reserved prognosis, outlining either recovery that could allow release to the wild or dignified palliative care if the illness proves irreversible.
• Viral videos posted by activist Cristina Marmolejo showed a juvenile American black bear with mange, signs of malnutrition and difficulty standing.
• La Pastora says Profepa placed the rescued bear there two years ago and that it has received 24/7 specialist care for severe bacterial, renal and hepatic conditions.
• Local officials, including Mariana Rodríguez, report that Profepa and veterinary specialists are reevaluating medical records and they deny rumors of a closure of La Pastora.