A tourist dragged into a ravine and killed by a bear had posed for a selfie with the wild animals just days before his death.
Omar Farang Zin was mauled on a roadside before being dragged 260ft down a steep hill into a forest.
Police and emergency services said that after an hour of searching for him, the 38-year-old’s lifeless body was found.
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Just one day before the tragic incident, the motorcyclist had posted a series of pictures on Facebook of a large bear which appeared to be standing extremely close to Omar.
He also shared a selfie posing with a bear cub.
A separate video taken by Omar showed him riding his motorcycle as he drove past a bear perched on the side of the road.
“Here’s the bear,” he can be heard saying. “How beautiful. It’s coming towards me.”
His body was found near Lake Vidraru, in the Carpathian Mountains, Romania, as reported by Need To Know.
Omar, who came from Samarate near Milan, Italy, was travelling on the Transfăgărășa mountain road.
He was seen allegedly trying to feed a bear in an area with signposts warning not to do so.
Argeș Mountain Rescue spokesperson Ion Sănduloiu said: “He was attacked by a female bear and dragged close to the water.
“Those who know the place know that there is approximately 80 metres difference in gradient.
“The animal was so aggressive that it carried him to within 10 to 15 metres from the shore.
“Unfortunately, he was already dead when we arrived.
“The injuries were extremely severe.
“Even though he was wearing a helmet and full protective gear, it wasn’t enough.”
The mayor’s office later stated that the bear had been shot dead by hunters.
Romania is home to the largest brown bear population in the EU.
Recent population studies estimated that their current numbers are between 10,400 and 12,800, which is significantly higher than previous counts.
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