In Gatlinburg, TN, a bear that innocently sniffed and touched a person is facing euthanization. This bear showed no signs of aggression or inherent threat to humans.

There are alternative methods to manage bears without resorting to such harsh repercussions. One of these is the successful 'trap, tag, and haze' method implemented in Tahoe, which involves trapping the bear, tagging it for monitoring, and then using nonlethal deterrents to discourage it from returning to human-inhabited areas. 

Another viable option is relocating the bear to a sanctuary where it can live without posing any perceived risk to humans.

Let's advocate for humane and nonlethal solutions to manage bear-human interactions, rather than resort to euthanization. Sign the petition to demand that the bear in Gatlinburg be saved and treated ethically using alternative methods.