Young Formosan black bear released after rescue from trap

2026-11-10

A 1-year-old Formosan black bear cub was rescued from a trap in Miaoli’s Tai’an Township back in February this year. The bear had sustained severe injuries on its front left paw, and sadly had to have the limb amputated. But after months of rehabilitation and care, the bear was deemed healthy to be released back into the wild on Tuesday. Let’s hear more.

Lin Chia-yu
Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency
The bear was doing well. It now tries to avoid humans, which shows that it can survive in the world. That’s why, after receiving approval from experts, we decided to release the young bear.

When the bear was rescued, it weighed just 30kg. Now, after 9 months in intensive care, it’s grown to 50kg. The young bear underwent environmental adaptation training in April, to learn survival skills such as foraging and climbing. Upon its release, Atayal elders gave the bear a blessing and a name. “Bagan,” meaning summer. The name symbolizes a bountiful harvest and good health and safety for the bear as it grows up.

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#bear #formosanblackbear #nature #cub #miaoli

受困陷阱! 台灣小黑熊"芭甘"截肢照護9個月野放

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林保署新竹分署，今年2月獲報，在苗栗縣泰安鄉司馬限林道，一隻年僅一歲的台灣黑熊受困陷阱，導致左前掌傷勢嚴重，必須截肢。經過救援及照護康復後，今天(10日)在相關單位評估後，進行野放。

[[林保署新竹分署自然保育科長林葭瑀]]
“觀察牠在整個活動狀況不錯，從牠對於人類是有迴避行為，牠在野外生活能力是OK的，所以經過專家同意讓小熊進行野放。”

年初這隻誤觸陷阱的台灣黑熊體重30公斤，經過長達九個月的照護，現在小黑熊體重已經來到50公斤。為了重回山林，從四月開始，讓小熊接受覓食、攀爬等環境適應訓練。野放當天，當地泰雅族耆老，特別為牠取名"芭甘Bagan"，代表夏天，象徵農作豐收、也希望小熊能平安長大。

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Keelung Mayor fumbles for words leaving his opponent confused

Keelung’s Mayoral debates have kicked off! On the 10, the televised debate featured DPP candidate, Tung Tzu-wei attacking current Mayor George Hsieh suggesting that his governance always ranks the lowest. Hsieh fired back saying that Tung’s stance on the proposed Keelung MRT constantly changes and this remained a hot topic during their discussion. One major hiccup was an awkward silence when Hsieh zoned out and did not ask his questions in time which he spoke candidly about afterwards.

The candidates running in Keelung’s Mayoral race shake hands as they get ready to engage in the first televised mayoral debate.

Tung Tzu-wei
Keelung Mayoral Candidate (DPP)
Keelung has been under the rule of Mayor George Hsieh for many years now. Our Keelung city’s governance performance nearly always places last.

George Hsieh
Keelung Mayor
Candidate Tung Tzu-wei’s view on the MRT keeps changing, the DPP just wants to replace the TR with the MRT.

The two sides immediately clashed during the opening statements, but it was during cross-examination that Hsieh stunned everyone.

- And now Mr. Hsieh will ask
Mr. Tung will answer
Questioning time is one minute, please begin

- And now Mr. Tung will answer
You have two minutes, please begin

- Mayor Hsieh didn’t ask anything.

- Apologies, I didn’t read it.

If a question wasn’t asked, how will someone answer? Tung appeared confused as he looked expectantly at Mayor Hsieh. As the Mayor gathered his bearings, the debate came to a standstill in an awkward silence.

George Hsieh
Keelung Mayor
At the time, I was still reading some information, and then the mediator quickly jumped to the next part. The pace is very fast, I was struggling to keep up, but I would recommend the mediator to remind me.

By the time Hsieh finally came to his senses, the damage was done and the memes were made. As Tung posted a screenshot from the debate to his social media, netizens flocked to criticize Hsieh for being unprepared and so “chill.”

Shan Hou-chih
Media professional
Both of you have spoken about the MRT issue for a long time, so I will not ask about it further. What I want to ask is, besides the MRT, what is the policy proposal of your opponent that you most disagree with?

George Hsieh
Keelung Mayor
You are asking what exactly do I disagree with the most regarding the opponent’s policy? I still would like to return to the issue of the MRT.

Hsieh’s obsession with the MRT even frustrated the moderator, but he had one major card to play by quoting a US Senator, James Tarrico.

Love is the stron—strongest force in the universe.
Sorry, my first sentence was a bit…
I will say it again.
Love is the str-strongest force in the universe.

George Hsieh
Keelung Mayor
English pronunciation is like a tongue-twister. So, I had choked on my spit.

Whether Hsieh’s performance during the first Keelung mayoral debate will sit well with voters is yet to be seen.

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#keelungmayor #georgehsieh #dpp #kmt #taiwanelections

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Driver abandons clubgoers citing complex home address

Earlier this year, a taxi driver abandoned a passenger who then met with a fatal accident. A similar case has occurred on Tuesday, where passengers were abandoned, but thankfully in this case, they were safe. A woman surnamed Lee and her friends were heading home from an evening out in Xinyi District to Wanhua District where they lived. But as soon as the driver got on the Civic Boulevard elevated road, he claimed their address was too complex to reach and he couldn’t find it or use GPS and left the three on the roadside. Luckily, a taxi passing by picked them up and dropped them home.

A taxi speeds away as the three passengers laugh helplessly at it. They are stranded on the Civic Boulevard expressway in the middle of the night with barely any cars around.

One of the stranded women, posted a rant on social media. She called the cops after a taxi driver left her stranded on the elevated road, who advised her to flag down a cab or call for another one. Thankfully, within five minutes, another taxi driver noticed there were people stranded on the highway and took them to the Xiyuan Police Station in Wanhua.

Lee Yu-han
FTV reporter
The woman had requested the driver to drop them at a convenience store near her home, but the driver claimed he was unfamiliar with the roads and navigation tools and excused himself by dropping the lot off in the middle of the elevated highway.

Around 3am on the 10, the woman and her two friends were abandoned by a taxi on the Civic Boulevard elevated road. She vented online that they were heading home to Wanhua District from a nightclub in Xinyi District when the taxi driver suddenly claimed that their address was too complicated and he didn’t know how to use navigation. He left them on the expressway and sped away. Once off the expressway, the woman called the cops to file a complaint claiming this was grounds for eventual intent homicide to which the cop said the lawsuit might fall through. The woman, helplessly asked whether only serious accidents warranted attention?

Chao Chih-yun
Lawyer
If the driver believed that the passengers could be struck and killed by other vehicles and still abandoned them and exposed them to danger, the driver could be convicted of dolus eventualis or eventual intent homicide. The passenger’s conscious state does not absolve the driver of criminal liability.

For taxi fare disputes and stopping without cause on elevated roads, police can already issue fines between NT$1,200 to NT$6,000. Earlier this year, a similar incident involved a taxi driver dumping a 25-year-old intoxicated man, who was later struck and killed. An investigation has been launched and police will question the driver.

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#abandonment #homicide #doluseventualis #taxi #civicboulevard #taiwan

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Election campaigning heats up as fireworks almost hit scooter rider

Election campaigning is getting explosive in Taichung! A motorcyclist had a close call when fireworks suddenly erupted right in front of him as he rode through a narrow alley, forcing him to swerve to avoid the flying sparks and nearly sending him crashing to the ground. The rider later joked online that dodging fireworks wasn’t part of his driving test, while others wondered if he’d accidentally entered an obstacle course. The fireworks were apparently set off by supporters of a borough chief candidate who were canvassing for votes.

A scooter rider is zipping through narrow alleyways, when out of nowhere, boom! Fireworks fill the street. The rider rushes to escape, weaving to the side to dodge sparks and almost sliding to the ground. Later on social media he wrote, “From what I remember, dodging fireworks wasn’t on the driving test!” Others chimed in, wondering if it was a brand new obstacle course.

Voice of scooter rider
Dodged fireworks
At the time, I was hesitant on whether to go forward or not, because it looked scary. I was shocked. My ears were ringing.

Voice of local ressident
Was scared
It scared me. You shouldn’t set off firecrackers at the intersection.

Voice of local
Finds firecrackers dangerous
If they blow up near someone, that could cause quite a lot of unnecessary trouble.

So who set off the fireworks? Security camera footage shows that at the time, a candidate for borough warden was canvassing for votes. It is thought one of his supporters ignited the pyrotechnics to liven up the neighborhood.

Voice of campaign staff
Denies launching fireworks
I’m telling you, I didn’t set them off. I’ve got nothing to do with it.

The incident happened in the evening rush hour in Taichung’s Wuri District, at an intersection between Chenggong East Road and an alley connecting to Xuetian Road. The fireworks almost hit road users passing by.

Chang Yue-teng
Police officer
We dispatched officers to investigate the site and review security camera footage to determine who was involved and summon them to the police station.

The elections are just around the corner, and campaigning is heating up, literally. But remember that even though fireworks are showy and attention-grabbing, they could land you a fine of up to NT$2,400.

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#fireworks #sparks #campaign #election #taichung

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Sports ministry hosts immersive wilderness survival exhibition

As outdoor activities are becoming more popular in recent years, hiking remains a top choice for those looking to spend time in nature. But sometimes, venturing into the mountains requires more than just enthusiasm. The Ministry of Sports recently launched a hiking trends forum and immersive survival skills exhibition at the National Taiwan Science Education Center. Fu Chao-hsuan, a high jumper who won gold at this year’s Asian Games, along with veteran climber Huang Wen-chen came to try out one of the event’s challenges.

As he pulls down hard on the rope, high jumper Fu Chao-hsuan’s partner on the other end rises up into the air. But the Asian Games gold medalist isn’t jumping today. Instead, he’s trying out a wilderness survival challenge.

About 70% of Taiwan is mountainous, boasting stunning peaks, pristine waters, and beautiful landscapes. This abundant environment makes hiking accessible to everyone. But it’s not enough to rely on enthusiasm alone. Sometimes, having thorough knowledge of safety is far more important.

Fang Jui-wen
Sports for All Administration director-general
Since the Sports for All Administration was founded on Sept. 9 last year, we have been promoting information related to mountaineering. With this immersive exhibition, we hope the multi-sensory experiences can help teach the public firsthand how to prepare if they’re planning a trip into the mountains, and what to do if they encounter any difficulties.

Hosted by the Ministry of Sports, this international hiking trends forum and immersive mountain life exhibition opened recently at the National Taiwan Science Education Center. There are many activities simulating mountain survival challenges, disaster rescue, and life skills that you can try, giving visitors a fun way to learn what to do while out in the wilderness.

Fang Jui-wen
Sports for All Administration director-general
This immersive mountaineering exhibition and international hiking trends forum will be held throughout the month. We hope to get perspectives from other countries and other fields to make mountaineering safer here in Taiwan.

Conditions can change in an instant when you’re in the mountains. Only by having proper safety knowledge can hikers properly judge risk and know how to respond. With a little preparation, hikers can mitigate disaster in critical moments to ensure that every mountain adventure ends in a safe return home.

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#hiking #mountaineering #MinistryofSports #SportsforAll #wilderness #survivalskills #outdoorsafety #FuChaohsuan

2026-11-10

Hostel guest requests refund after stranger takes her bed

A visitor to Kaohsiung was shocked when she found someone else sleeping on the bed she booked at a youth hostel after she got back from a concert. The hostel staff made the unexpected guest leave, as he had not paid for a bed, but asked the customer to change the sheets herself. She later complained and the hostel said it would give her a full refund.

A hostel guest pulled back the curtain on her bed and was shocked to find a stranger sleeping there.

Ms. Lin
Hostel guest
I saw that the curtain to my bed had been drawn and then noticed someone’s leg on the end of the bed.

Ms. Lin traveled to Kaohsiung for a concert and booked a stay at a youth hostel. But when she got back after the concert, there was a stranger in her bed. She said the hostel staff did not handle the situation well.

Ms. Lin
Hostel guest
He apologized to the staff and then left, and they just let him leave. They said they would give me a new bed sheet and pillowcase, but left the bed as it was when the guy left.

The hostel only changes its lock code once a week, so a guest from the night before was able to get back in. Although the staff made him leave, they asked Ms. Lin to change the sheets herself. Unhappy with the still-warm, messy bed, she requested a different one, but was told it was fully booked. Furious, she called the police.

Hostel staff
Anonymous
Guests have to make the bed themselves here, and we gave her new sheets right away. If she had an issue, she should have told me then, but she called the police. I think that according to regulations, I can’t give her a refund.

Voice of Yin Ma-chien
Kaohsiung consumer ombudsman
Handing the guest fresh sheets and asking them to change the bed themself is a shortcoming in service. Given that the guest had already checked in, this lack of service is grounds for a discount. If the hostel and guest cannot reach an agreement on the amount, we urge the guest to file a complaint with the city’s consumer service center as soon as possible.

Ms. Lin said she would gather evidence and continue to push for a refund. The hostel later said it was willing to give the money back, hoping to put the dispute to rest.

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#Kaohsiung #concert #hostel #stranger #strangerdanger #bed #sheets #service #dispute #consumer #refund

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Young Formosan black bear released after rescue from trap