The internet mourned over the weekend after unconfirmed reports that Pedals, a bear that walked upright on its hind legs and was often captured on video strolling around New Jersey suburbs, may have been killed by a hunter.

On Monday, the worst fears of Pedals fans seemed to be confirmed. The State of New Jersey said it believed the famous bear was dead. And it had photographic evidence.

The New Jersey Department of Environment Protection released five pictures on Monday that showed the lifeless body of a 333-pound American black bear. He had injured or deformed forepaws — just like the ones Pedals held close to his chest as he meandered through the backyards of Rockaway Township, N.J.