Florida cops warn against selfies with the "depressed" bear: “If not friend, why friend shaped?”

By Roshni Tamta  |  First Published Jul 20, 2024, 7:33 PM IST

The office described the bear with some interesting words such as  ''stressed, depressed, lemon zest.''

Police in Florida are warning people to stay away from the 'depressed' bear and not click selfies with it. As per the social media posts made by Walton County Sheriff's Office, the bear has been gaining a lot of attention after it decided to stay on the side of Highway 98 in Santa Rosa Beach earlier this week. The office described the bear with some interesting words such as  ''stressed, depressed, lemon zest.''

The post made on X (formerly Twitter) read, "Famous last words, “If not friend, why friend shaped?” Because this black bear is stressed depressed lemon zest. Walton County Sheriff’s Office deputies are monitoring a bear on the north side of Highway 98 near County Road 83 in Santa Rosa Beach. Onlookers were trying to take selfies with the bear and he’s clearly not in the mood for pictures. The bear has shown signs of severe stress. We’re going to leave the rest to the pros at Florida Fish and Wildlife who are en route. PLEASE DO NOT APPROACH black bears at any time. Especially those that are showing aggression like this big fella. If you spot a bear in Walton County you can call our non-emergency line at (850)-892-8111 or @MyFWC."

 

Famous last words, “If not friend, why friend shaped?”

Because this black bear is stressed depressed lemon zest.

Walton County Sheriff’s Office deputies are monitoring a bear on the north side of Highway 98 near County Road 83 in Santa Rosa Beach.

Onlookers were trying to… pic.twitter.com/boRdiLucZG

— Walton Co. Sheriff (@WCSOFL)

 

The post has several comments from netizens who are wondering about the bear. One user wrote, "Poor baby. Could you please give us an update on him after Fish & Game arrives?"

Another user wrote, "I really hope the bear is moved to a safe place."

To this, the authorities responded, "The bear went back into the woods safely!"

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