A BABY black bear has been killed by US rangers because he became too friendly with humans who would pose for selfies with the cuddly creature and feed him.
The animal was hunted and shot by authorities in Scoggins Valley Park near Henry Hagg Lake in the state of Oregon.
Officials received a number of calls from around June 4 about the young male bear coming close to humans and even spotted social media posts with people posing with the beast.
Members of the public had reportedly left snacks out for the animal during scorching summer heat.
According to reports, the baby creature was constantly seen munching food which had been left for him.
Last Tuesday, police officers received two calls about the 100lb bear after sunny weather dew crowds of boaters to Henry Hagg Lake.
The public were warned by authorities not to approach the bear who posted pictures of the animal on Twitter.
Wildlife biologists Kurt License and Doug Kitchen tried to trap the beast using food.
The bear was so used to humans that he reportedly did not run away when park rangers approached him.
Wildlife biologists Kurt License told OregonLive: “This is a classic example of why we implore members of the public not to feed bears.
“While the individuals who put food out for this bear may have had good intentions bears should never, ever be fed.
“It was very clear that the animal was way too habituated. With that information, it was a human health and safety risk, and we had to remove it.”
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