As reported by the regional government, the animals repeatedly approached cars in the area of the Olskaya highway observation deck. People threw food at them and took photos and videos of the clubfoot begging for a treat. The videos began to circulate on social networks and it was decided to seize the bears to protect vacationers from harm.
Feeding predators for spectacular shots is dubious and dangerous entertainment. Game officials insist that bears should not be fed or littered in recreation areas to avoid attracting wild animals.
Let us recall that on Sakhalin a holidaymaker used a shovel to chase away a bear that had attacked a woman. The predator had to be destroyed.
