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Wait, Florida Man Wants a Selfie!

In a rather unusual plea, the Walton County Sheriff's Office in northern Florida has urged motorists to refrain from snapping selfies with a visibly distressed bear. Situated in the Florida Panhandle, the sheriff's office took to Facebook last Thursday to caution the public against approaching the bear, which they described as showing "severe stress" and being "clearly not in the mood for pictures."

The post humorously noted, "Famous last words, 'If not friend, why friend shaped?'" before adding, "Because this black bear is stressed depressed lemon zest."

Lisa Thompson, a spokesperson for the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, reported that although bear biologists and officers were dispatched to the scene where the bear was resting, it had already moved on to the adjacent woods by the time they arrived. "The bear did not appear to be injured based on images shared with our staff," Thompson stated. She speculated that the bear might have been merely overheated and was resting before continuing its journey.

Authorities have consistently warned the public against interacting with bears, emphasizing the dangers of feeding or attempting to photograph these wild animals. During the warmer months, bears are more active and often venture closer to urban settings.

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