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Yampil The Bear Rescued From Ukraine Dies At Scottish Zoo. Yampil, an Asiatic Black Bear rescued from Ukraine’s war zone and given a home at a Scottish zoo, has died at the age of 12. Yampil arrived at Five Sisters Zoo in West Lothian in January after an astonishing rescue mission. When Ukrainian soldiers entered the village of Yampil, Ukraine, after five months of Russian occupation, they discovered an abandoned zoo on its outskirts. Out of nearly 200 animals at the zoo Yampil the bear was one of the few animals to survive the invasion. Staff at West Lothian’s Five Sisters Zoo heard about the bear from the Belgian charity, Natuurhulpcentrum, and agreed to take him in. However, staff at the zoo revealed on 13 July 2024 that Yampil had passed away while being anaesthetised to treat his health problems. “Despite being comfortable and happy here Yampil, like many animals rescued from traumatic circumstances, can suffer from complicated health problems such as dental problems or PTSD.” Romain Pizzi, a specialist vet at Five Sisters Zoo. “Sadly, anaesthetising animals always carries risks, and Yampil did not recover from the procedure." Romain Pizzi, a specialist vet at Five Sisters Zoo. “We are all deeply affected by the loss of our beloved Yampil. We appreciate this will be a truly sad day for all the incredible people who helped make his rescue possible.” Romain Pizzi, a specialist vet at Five Sisters Zoo.