The Scottish Countryside Alliance has urged people to 'use some common sense' following the death of Callum.
Tourists and Scots have been urged to leave wildlife alone when visiting the Scottish countryside. The Scottish Countryside Alliance issued a warning following the death of a 'celebrity stag' in the Highlands.
"Enjoy the experience but it is vital that human intervention should not become commonplace. The results can be incredibly dangerous, not only to animals but humans too. We told yesterday how Callum was commonly given 'treats' by passers by when he was spotted in the Beinn Eighe car park in Torridon. It's thought that Callum struggled to forage for food for himself in the winter months as the wrong type of foods led to his teeth deteriorating.
"We know that many in the community, and visitors too, will be sorry to hear this. As a conservation charity, we take our responsibilities for animal welfare seriously and the advice was that this was the kindest option."
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