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Bosnian man's rescued bear cub Masa still wants his lap
Petar Tubic also cares for two wolves, deer, raccoons and scores of other animals at home on Mount Ozren; the bear still wants his lap.
On air: Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance on BBN After HoursPublished
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At a glance
- First reported by ABC7 Los Angeles: “Bosnian man Petar Tubic rescued an abandoned bear cub in Mount Ozren. Now they're inseparable”, with reporting from Associated Press via Washington Times.
- Covered on BBN on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 2:13 AM ET on BBN After Hours, by Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance.
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- ABC7 Los AngelesBosnian man Petar Tubic rescued an abandoned bear cub in Mount Ozren. Now they're inseparable
- Associated Press via Washington TimesA Bosnian man rescued an abandoned bear cub. Now they’re inseparable October 23, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorA man in Bosnia found an abandoned bear cub in a forest in twenty nineteen.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorShe weighed two kilograms, or four point four pounds, and the AP says she still tries to sit on his lap.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorHer name is Masa, his is Petar Tubic, and I'm crowning her Lap Sitter of the Year!
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorCareer stats: four point four pounds at the start, zero acknowledged weight gain!
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorTubic says playtime with bears often means a few bruises or a torn hoodie. So her attempts are also a statistic.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorTorn hoodies, folks, are the official scorekeeping. Does she ever get the lap?
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe report says she tries routinely. It does not say she has been refused.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorMasa and a second bear, Ljubica, remain with his family, at least for now.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorVerdict: ten out of ten, and the award is hers. The lap is still available. The hoodie is not.
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