Tennessee Bear Euthanized After Injuring Theme Park Worker

Incident prompts new safety measures at Anakeesta park to prevent future wildlife encounters.

The bear entered the 'Bear Can' concession stand and injured an employee while foraging for food.
Wildlife officials used a 'Bear Conflict Matrix' to determine the bear was not a candidate for relocation.
Anakeesta park is implementing electric fencing and steel caging to secure food and garbage areas.
The park is surrounded by the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, home to a large bear population.
Officials emphasize the importance of proper food disposal to reduce human-wildlife conflicts.