Tragic Twist: Italian Tourist’s Selfie with Bears Turns Fatal Just 24 Hours Later
Ever wondered what happens when curiosity – and maybe a dash of boldness – collide with a hungry mother bear and her curious cubs? Well, Omar Farang Zin, a 48-year-old Italian motorcyclist cruising the scenic Transfagarasan road in Romania, found out the hard way. Ignoring clear warnings plastered in multiple languages (and pictures that say a thousand words), Omar decided feeding bears was a bright idea. Spoiler alert: it wasn’t. Just a day after snapping and sharing selfies with these majestic yet wild creatures, he was mauled by the protective momma bear he tried to charm with food. It’s a stark reminder that sometimes, nature’s “Keep Out” signs are more than just suggestions—they’re lifesavers. So, next time you’re tempted to get up close and personal with wildlife, think twice—because some photos and stories come at the highest price. LEARN MORE
After ignoring signs that stated not to feed bears, Italian motorcyclist Omar Farang Zin was mauled to death when he offered food to a brown bear and her cubs.
Omar Farang Zin/FacebookOmar Farang Zin’s selfie with a bear was posted to his Facebook account just one day before he was mauled.
An Italian man on a motorcycle tour of Romania was mauled to death by a bear just one day after posting several photos of the animals to his Facebook page.
According to Romanian authorities, 48-year-old Omar Farang Zin dismounted his motorcycle to try and feed a mother bear and her cubs along the Transfagarasan road. The bear then attacked Zin and dragged him into a ravine. After recovering his phone, authorities said they found disturbing photos and close-ups of the bear charging at Zin.
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