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Thai Marines Rescue Starving Lions and Bears from Casino

12/24/2025

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Thai marines rescued five starving animals, two lions and three bears, from cages at a bombed Cambodian casino.
The rescue followed a sweep of the seized Thmor Dar Casino in Trat province.
Officials from the Department of National Parks evaluated the animals, citing severe malnutrition and tranquilization risks.
The bears went to Bang Lamung Wildlife Breeding Station, and the lions to Khao Son Wildlife Breeding Station in Ratchaburi.

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Story summary

Thai marines rescued five starving animals, two lions and three bears, from cages at a bombed Cambodian casino.
The rescue followed a sweep of the seized Thmor Dar Casino in Trat province.
Officials from the Department of National Parks evaluated the animals, citing severe malnutrition and tranquilization risks.
The bears went to Bang Lamung Wildlife Breeding Station, and the lions to Khao Son Wildlife Breeding Station in Ratchaburi.