Footage of a man shooting and killing a caged bear has been widely shared online in China, fuelling anger among internet users.
The 28-second clip posted on Wednesday shows the Chinese man pointing a rifle at the black bear and opening fire.
The footage later shows the bear’s head and a paw, and somebody skinning part of the carcass.
Advertisement
Police in Yunnan province said an initial investigation suggested the incident happened in neighbouring Myanmar.
Police in Yunnan said an initial investigation suggested the bear was killed in Myanmar.Photo: Thepaper.cn
Advertisement
The man comes from eastern China’s Shandong province, and is suspected of belonging to a hunting and animal trafficking gang, Beijing Youth Daily reported, citing the police in Yunnan.
