BALU the bear takes it easy during his daily rose-petal bath — but that water looks a bit grisly.

       The laid-back brown bear never turns down the opportunity for a long soak in his enclosure.

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       Balu the bear takes his daily rose-petal bath Credit: Caters

       He lives in Saratov, Russia, with Ruslan Tsyvilev, who acquired him from a Covid-hit, cash-strapped zoo.

       Snapper Anna Prigorodova said: “The bear loves baths ever day. He climbs in .？.？. and starts to indulge.”

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       The former zoo resident now lives in Saratov, Russia with his humans Credit: Caters 5

       Balu seems to be splashing about in his bathtub Credit: Caters 5

       The bear indulges in this ritual 'every day' Credit: Caters 5

       Balu is really enjoying a long soak in his enclosure Credit: Caters

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