Not surprised at all. Where I live (across the border from the Lower 48), Black Bears are the biggest wildlife-related threat to campers just two hours’ drive to the north of the city. Mean bastards!
What’s that famous quote about the limitlessness of human stupidity? I think about that every time I see a picture of an idiot cozying up to an enormous wild animal, especially one that considers them a food source. I’m sure some of these geniuses would jump at the chance to “swim with the crocs” or “ swim the Great Whites”.