'This is a classic example of why we implore members of the public not to feed bears.' Oregon wildlife officials euthanize black bear cub after it became too friendly with humans.
The Washington County Sheriff's Office tweeted photos of the bear cub last week asking people to stay away from Hagg Lake in Scoggins Valley Park so deputies could get to it.
However, warm weather attracted crowds to the park, and people had been feeding the bear, the Salem Statesman Journal reported. In addition, the bear was so used to humans that it allowed them to get close enough to take selfies with it, which were posted all over social media, according to the local newspaper.
"This is a classic example of why we implore members of the public not to feed bears," said Kurt Licence, assistant district wildlife biologist for the department, in the release."While the individuals who put food out for this bear may have had good intentions bears should never, ever be fed."
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