AR-News: Animal rights activists buy freedom for 13 exploited dancing bears in Bulgaria

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SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) - They had an unbearable life, but some of
Bulgaria's famed dancing bears now have it made in the shade.

Animal rights activists - moved by the plight of 13 brown bears that were
forced to dance on the streets to amuse tourists and enrich their owners
- have bought the animals their freedom by giving small grants to the
people who exploited them. 

full story:
http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/WeirdNews/2004/06/07/489641-ap.html

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