The 17-month-old bear has been euthanised as a 'threat to public safety' after a stunned dog owner found the wild animal fighting with their pet dog in the garden

The 17-month-old bear was euthanized after the man fought it off near Yosemite National Park.

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The 17-month-old bear has been euthanised as a 'threat to public safety' after a stunned dog owner found the wild animal fighting with their pet dog in the garden