A black bear has been euthanized after storming a family tent camp in eastern Tennessee on Sunday morning, leaving a mother and her 3-year-old daughter with superficial head injuries, the National Park Service said. The family of five and their dog were sleeping at Elkmont Campground in Great Smoky Mountains National Park when the bear, which according to officials “showed extreme food-based behavior and lack of fear for people,” fell on stage around 5 p.m. : 20 π.μ. The father managed to scare the bear after many attempts and then left a note in the camp to alert the staff before seeking medical help with the rest of his family. About 1,500 black bears live in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. (iStock) “The bear weighed about 350 pounds, which is not typical for this time of year, suggesting that the bear had previous and possibly stable access to unnatural food sources,” said Lisa McInnis, head of resource management, in a statement. “In this case, the bear was probably attracted to food odors all over the area, including dog food at the campsite. It is very difficult to prevent this learned behavior and, as in this case, the result can lead to unacceptable danger People. ” US AMERICAN SOLDIER KILLED IN BEAR ATTACK AT ALASKA RECOGNIZED The ranchers responded to the spot on Sunday morning and set up bear traps in the area, which they eventually used to catch the bear. “Based on a correlation with physical measurements and descriptive factors, along with the observed bear behavior, the biologists successfully matched and identified the responsible bear,” the National Park Service said. A sunrise in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, one of the largest protected areas for black bears in the eastern United States. (iStock) The bear was euthanized on Monday because of the danger it poses to humans. CLICK HERE TO RECEIVE THE FOX NEWS APPLICATION Berries and nuts, which make up about 85% of the black bear diet, are not yet available in May and June, increasing the number of human-to-animal encounters in late spring. About 1,500 black bears live in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, one of the largest protected areas for the species in the eastern United States. Paul Best is a reporter for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to [email protected] and Twitter: @KincaidBest.
