On May 30th 2010 villagers from Zijia, Taibai spotted high in the trees, across the river a young panda sleeping on a branch. Word soon spread and a group of villagers stood watching. The noise from the crown awoke the panda, who just moved higher up the tree.

The panda left the next day after drinking from the river. The panda looked to be in good health, weighed 80-90 kg (176 -200lbs) and near to being an adult. It was about a meter in length.