SILVERTON, Idaho – A cow elk that was nicknamed Gladys in the town of Silverton had to be put down this week.

The elk had reportedly made its way into town to search for food. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game said they had to euthanize the elk for the safety of people in town. It appeared that the animal may have been suffering too.

According to Idaho Fish and Game, some people in Silverton were feeding the elk. It got to the point that Gladys was so used to it, that she was eating out of people's hands. Pictures and videos of that made the rounds on social media/Taylor Viydo, KREM 2. More here.