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Florida Authorities Urge Public to Stop Taking Selfies with Stressed Black Bear

Officials warn that the bear, seen near a highway, is showing signs of severe stress and potential aggression.

  • The Walton County Sheriff's Office has issued multiple warnings about the black bear's condition.
  • Onlookers have been attempting to take selfies with the bear, despite its apparent distress.
  • Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission biologists assessed the situation but found the bear had retreated into the woods.
  • Experts suggest the bear may have been overheated and was resting by the highway.
  • Authorities emphasize the importance of not approaching or feeding wild bears, especially those showing signs of stress.
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