Killian McLaughlin

“We hope they can now have a full and happy life.”

Killian McLaughlin · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-24

McLaughlin spoke about the bears' recovery after arriving at Wild Ireland sanctuary in County Donegal.

“These bears have suffered trauma and the first step of that recovery process is get them back out into the forest, get their paws into the soil and on the grass and get them exploring.”

Killian McLaughlin · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-24

McLaughlin said the bears' habitat provides woodland, water, room to explore, and sheltered areas for privacy.