Wednesday, September 30th, 2015
Wojtek the Persian Bear
It has been many months since I highlighted an animal in my monthly Everyday Heroes postings. When I read the story about Wojtek, a bear cub found in Iran in 1942 and adopted by soldiers of the 22nd Artillery Supply Command of the Polish II Corps, I couldn't resist making him my October 2015 Everyday Hero.
I never fail to be amazed at how animals--even supposedly wild, dangerous animals--can relate to humans and perform heroic feats that defy imagination.
I hope you enjoy this tale about Wojtek which is well-told in the photos and captions below.
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