Brown Bear Fought For Allies In WWII
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In 1943, a brown bear cub found wandering in the hills near Iran during WWII, was saved by the Allies. And in return, Voytek, the soldier bear, served as one of them — carrying mortar rounds and passing ammo during battle. He also developed a taste for beer and cigarettes. Seriously!
Below is a picture of Voytek:
After the war, Voytek spent the rest of his life in Edinburgh Zoo, dying in 1963. Today, there is a campaign under way to build a permanent memorial to this heroic bear who fought for the Allies. For more information and pictures of Voytek, click more Voytek.
Bear hugs, Frankie
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