He was told to euthanize the two bear cubs, and as an animal lover, he could not bring himself to do so.
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So he went against his superior’s orders and followed his heart instead.
He knew that killing these innocent and confused bear cubs would be a cruel act.
So he took them to a rehabilitation facility where they would be cared for and looked after.
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When his superiors got word of what he’d done, Casavant was promptly suspended without pay.
He wasn’t necessarily surprised by the action, but it came as a blow to him. He knew he’d done the right thing, but the cost he paid was heavy.
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