Iconic deer euthanized due to unhealthy diet from visitors

In Scotland, there was once a famous stag named Callum who had become quite popular among hikers. He had gained quite a reputation for being brave enough to approach humans and even feed from their hands. However, his fame ultimately led to his downfall as tourists began giving him too many unhealthy snacks, which caused him to become sick and suffer in pain. The National Trust of Scotland, who had been monitoring Callum's condition, made the difficult decision to euthanize him earlier this month.

Callum, a red deer, had captured the hearts of many on social media for his interactions with hikers and tourists in the beautiful Highlands region of Scotland. But unfortunately, his fame also brought about his demise. Local residents noticed that visitors were offering Callum foods such as croissants, Rice Krispies, and fruit, which were not a part of his natural diet. This led to his teeth rotting and him being unable to forage for food on his own. Despite signs along the popular North Coast 500 walking route warning visitors not to feed or get too close to Callum, their actions were ignored.

The community is now left feeling angry and saddened by the loss of Callum. Highlands historian Andrew Grant McKenzie described him as a "local legend" and expressed his disappointment in visitors for feeding wild animals foods that they cannot naturally browse for themselves. He also noted that it was clear that Callum had become reliant on the food being given to him by visitors.

A spokesperson for the National Trust of Scotland stated that they were saddened by the loss of Callum and that it was a difficult decision to make. They explained that as a conservation charity, they take their responsibilities for animal welfare seriously and that the advice from experts was that euthanasia was the kindest option. It is clear that Callum's story serves as a reminder to always consider the well-being of wild animals and to respect their natural diets and habitats.

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