A video of tourists taking selfies with a black bear eating salmon on the side of the Campbell River and even attempting to touch the bear has garnered a lot of attention.
And the coordinator of a group attempting to educate the public about bear and human interactions says the incident illustrates the disconnect people have with the natural environment and the danger it puts themselves and wildlife in.
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