Police in Florida are encouraging the public to refrain from taking selfies with a melancholy black bear spotted loitering alongside a busy highway. The bear, described as stressed and depressed, attracted a crowd of onlookers who were eager to capture a photo of the wild animal in distress.
… Authorities from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) quickly responded to reports of the bear’s unusual behavior, only to find that the bear had retreated into the nearby woods by the time they arrived. The FWC reminded the public to give bears space, avoid approaching them, and never feed them in order to prevent aggressive behavior.
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