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- U.S. National Park Service officials euthanized a black bear in Grand Teton Park Friday.
- Park staff said the bear repeatedly approached people near Delta Lake after visitors fed it.
- Officials called the animal an unacceptable safety risk because visitors left food unattended.
- Wildlife staff tranquilized the bear and flew its carcass out of backcountry the next morning.
- Park officials warned visitors never to leave food unattended to prevent similar outcomes.
