Overview
- Profepa opened a formal investigation and inspected the zoo after a viral video showed the juvenile black bear, identified as Mina, in poor condition.
- Specialist veterinarians are stabilizing the bear under UMA custody with fluids and medication while a full assessment is completed.
- Profepa said sedating Mina for tests or transferring her now carries a significant risk of death, so invasive procedures are on hold.
- Authorities will decide on continued treatment, a transfer if it becomes safe, or euthanasia, with the decision based on welfare criteria and technical reports.
- La Pastora says Profepa entrusted it with the bear in February 2023 and claims it has provided continuous veterinary care for serious, preexisting conditions.