In recent years, there have been heartwarming stories of animals rescued from difficult situations and given a new lease on life. One such story involves a brown bear named Archie, who was rescued as a cub and has since formed an unlikely bond with his new owner, who takes him fishing.
Archie, the bear, spent most of his life in a safari park, and because of it, he couldn’t be released into the wild, even after being rescued. Unfortunately, this usually happens to wild animals in ᴄᴀᴘᴛɪᴠɪᴛʏ for too long. Nevertheless, his life dramatically changed two years ago when he met Veronika.
The kind woman decided to take this gentle giant in and look after him. Over two years now, they have shared a very unusual but beautiful friendship! “We rescued him from the safari park but can’t release him into the wild as he has lived in ᴄᴀᴘᴛɪᴠɪᴛʏ his whole life,” she said.
Despite his size and strength, Archie is a gentle bear who enjoys spending time with his human family. In particular, he has formed a close bond with Veronika, who takes him fishing in a nearby river. According to Veronika, Archie is an excellent fishing companion and is always eager to help catch fish and enjoy a meal with his owner.
The pair has been recently caught on camera while fishing together on a lake in Novosibirsk, Russia, and the adorable photos look like something out of a fairytale. Although they spend much time together, fishing remains their favorite activity. Both of them are incredibly fond of new adventures.
“Archie spends every day with us and is madly in love with water,” Veronika said. “He loves it very much when I take him to new places. We are like family; we share food, sleep in my arms when afraid, and hide behind me. We rescued him from the safari park but can’t release him into the wild as he has lived in ᴄᴀᴘᴛɪᴠɪᴛʏ his whole life.”
While some may criticize keeping a wild animal as a pet, Veronika argues that they provide Archie with a better life than he would have had in the wild. They have given him a second chance at life by taking him in and providing him with a safe and loving environment.
Watch these doubtful friends enjoying some quality time together: