West Sumatra BKSDA Evacuates Sun Bear Caught in Wild Boar Snare
Lubuk Basung (ANTARA) - The West Sumatra Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA) evacuated an individual sun bear caught in a wild boar trap made of rope near a resident’s plantation in Botan, Panti Timur, Pasaman Regency, on Friday.
The Head of the Pasaman Regional Conservation Unit I of BKSDA West Sumatra, Edi Susilo, stated in Lubuk Basung on Friday that the evacuation was carried out by BKSDA officers alongside the Centre for Orangutan Protection (COP) and a veterinarian from the Pasaman Agriculture Office.
“We sedated the bear before the evacuation was performed,” he said.
He noted that the bear underwent observation, which revealed it to be an adult female suffering from wounds caused by the snare on its leg.
Joint officers then evacuated the sun bear by stretcher to the BKSDA post located within the Rimbo Panti Nature Tourism Park (TWA).
“Upon arrival at TWA Rimbo Panti, the bear received medical treatment from a veterinarian,” he added.
Following the report, BKSDA West Sumatra officers, together with COP and a veterinarian, immediately proceeded to the location for the rescue.
Previously, a Sumatran tiger was also caught in a ‘rattus Pasaman’ type wild boar trap in a resident’s plantation in Jorong Lima Sempadang, North Padang Matinggi, North Rao, Pasaman Regency, on Thursday (21/5). The tiger, a female under one year of age, sustained injuries to its neck and legs.
In response to these incidents, BKSDA West Sumatra has issued Circular Letter Number 1 of 2026 regarding the Prohibition of Using ‘Rattus Pasaman’ Snares, Dangerous Slings, or Steel Wire for Wild Boar Pest Control.
This circular aims to protect biodiversity and prevent the death of protected wildlife, specifically Sumatran tigers, sun bears, and other species, caused by the use of dangerous snares such as slings or steel wire known as ‘rattus Pasaman’ or ‘Pasaman boar’ snares.
“We will massively socialise this circular to the community through village or nagari governments to ensure that protected wildlife does not fall victim to snares again,” he said.