High on ‘Mad Honey’, Disoriented Bear Cub Rescued in Northwest Turkey

FILE: A handout picture shows a brown bear dubbed Mike by its fans in the eastern Swiss Val Mustair valley on June 30, 2012. REUTERS/Amt fuer Jagd und Fischerei des Kantons Graubuenden/Handout
FILE: A handout picture shows a brown bear dubbed Mike by its fans in the eastern Swiss Val Mustair valley on June 30, 2012. REUTERS/Amt fuer Jagd und Fischerei des Kantons Graubuenden/Handout
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High on ‘Mad Honey’, Disoriented Bear Cub Rescued in Northwest Turkey

FILE: A handout picture shows a brown bear dubbed Mike by its fans in the eastern Swiss Val Mustair valley on June 30, 2012. REUTERS/Amt fuer Jagd und Fischerei des Kantons Graubuenden/Handout
FILE: A handout picture shows a brown bear dubbed Mike by its fans in the eastern Swiss Val Mustair valley on June 30, 2012. REUTERS/Amt fuer Jagd und Fischerei des Kantons Graubuenden/Handout

A disoriented brown bear cub, believed to have been intoxicated after eating an excessive amount of "mad honey", was rescued in northwestern Turkey's Duzce province on Thursday.

Footage showed the bear wobbling and whining as she sat belly-up in the back of a pick-up truck, after people rescued the visibly-debilitated animal from the forest.

Mad honey, or "deli bal" in Turkish, is a type of rhododendron honey that can have hallucinogenic effects, Reuters reported.

The bear was brought to a vet, where she was receiving treatment and would likely be released into the wild in the coming days, local authorities said, adding that she was in good condition.

The agriculture ministry called on Turks on Twitter to come up with a name for the bear.



‘Forest Wonders’ Offers Unique Blend of Entertainment and Education at Jeddah Season

‘Forest Wonders’ offers unique blend of entertainment and education at Jeddah Season. (SPA)
‘Forest Wonders’ offers unique blend of entertainment and education at Jeddah Season. (SPA)
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‘Forest Wonders’ Offers Unique Blend of Entertainment and Education at Jeddah Season

‘Forest Wonders’ offers unique blend of entertainment and education at Jeddah Season. (SPA)
‘Forest Wonders’ offers unique blend of entertainment and education at Jeddah Season. (SPA)

The “Forest Wonders” zone has emerged as one of the most popular family attractions at Jeddah Season 2025, held under the slogan “Jeddah is Different,” offering visitors an immersive, forest-inspired experience that blends entertainment, exploration, and learning in a safe and engaging environment.

Located opposite City Walk, the enclosed, air-conditioned space covers more than 7,500 square meters and is designed to replicate the atmosphere of a natural forest, creating a realistic and visually captivating setting.

Since the start of the season, the attraction has drawn large numbers of visitors every day, the Saudi Press Agency said on Saturday.

Running until August 30, “Forest Wonders” features 16 wildlife-themed zones, more than 200 animals representing various species, and 11 interactive experiences such as the Reptile Cave, Cat Lounge, Bird Garden, Deer Experience, Meerkat Experience, and Secret Garden. Visitors can also enjoy nine animal feeding activities and four skill-based games that combine learning with fun.

The initiative reflects Jeddah Season’s strategy to offer world-class entertainment that enhances family tourism, supports domestic travel, and aligns with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals of diversifying entertainment options and establishing Jeddah as a premier cultural and tourism destination.