An Italian motorcyclist was killed by a bear on the Transfăgărășan after he went down to feed and photograph it, ignoring warnings from the authorities.

The tragedy occurred when the motorcyclist decided to feed and photograph a bear and was surprised by the animal's aggression. Authorities found photos and a recent video of the bear on his cell phone. The attack occurred when the man became careless and the animal dragged him into a ravine. After the incident, the bear was located and shot, and experts emphasize the danger of feeding bears, a forbidden and risky practice frequently ignored by tourists.