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Animal rights group furious after Russian bear is ‘forced’ to perform in a football match

Russian bear and unidentified handler. [Photo: Courtesy]

A pro animal welfare group known as the People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has condemned a video that surfaced online where a Russian bear was captured entertaining fans in the opening of a football match.

In a 1-minute long video, a Russian bear named as ‘Tim’ could be seen being led by a guide into the pitch, therefore after, it sat on the two hind legs and received the ball from the guide before handing it to the referee.

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