Canby, Oregon – Police in Canby, Oregon, shot and killed a young bear who was near the Clackamas County Fairgrounds. According to witnesses, the bear cub was in a tree on Saturday – not far from people attending an exhibition at the fairgrounds.
A woman who watched the drama unfold tells KPTV News:
“And he was just hanging out there. And previously, one of our neighbors said that the police had told them, people need to stay away. Otherwise, if a group of people start gathering, then we’re going to have to take action and protect the public. And so at that point, there had been some people starting to gather wondering what was going on, which I guess happens. But it was sad because then the bear, I did watch it start to scramble down the tree. And then we heard the shots rang out.”
Police explained that tranquilizing a bear near large groups of people is dangerous, which is why lethal measures were used instead.
Those who watched the scene were saddened by the bear cub’s death. Rest in peace little one.
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50 Comments
There is absolutely NO reason a humane method could not have been used! And a helpless cub more so!
That poor sweet little animal, the police are useless… its a shame the bear didn’t take a swipe at a few of them… then there would be a reason. RIP little bear… xxx
Why do the Police shoot all the Animals they come in to contact with bloody Disgusting they make me very angry
Why do the Police shoot all the Animals they come in to contact with bloody Disgusting they make me very angry
Police have one solution for any any animal, KILL IT. They never consider relocating it. They just don’t want to be bothered.
i believe that 100 %….. to much paperwork…..
I and many people would have risked their own lives to encourage the bear to move away. in this instant, I say Fk those Police.
I and many people would have risked their own lives to encourage the bear to move away. in this instant, I say Fk those Police.
Police have one solution for any any animal, KILL IT. They never consider relocating it. They just don’t want to be bothered.
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These evil police officers deserve the DEATH PENALTY! They are sadistic murderers and must pay!!!
Police have one solution for any any animal, KILL IT. They never consider relocating it. They just don’t want to be bothered.
Police have one solution for any any animal, KILL IT. They never consider relocating it. They just don’t want to be bothered.
Police have one solution for any any animal, KILL IT. They never consider relocating it. They just don’t want to be bothered.
I concur
more asshole trigger happy cops….. they should arrest these asshole cops
DIDN’T EVEN THINK ABOUT IT, JUST AIMED, SHOT AND KILLED THIS YOUNG BEAR!
TRIGGER HAPPY P.O.S.! THEY COULD HAVE SAVED HIM AND TAKEN HIM TO THE WILD!
What a coward POS! He should be suspended without pay! Of course he was curious!! He was a baby! Not a mommy that would go after people to prophet cubs!!!!
What a moron. Some people have absolutely no idea how to handle a situation like this. If it’s dangerous to tranquillize an animal in a crowd situation, isn’t it even more dangerous to shoot it?
I had the same thought.
It was a cub. Police were 100% wrong here. Someone just wanted to say they shot a bear. I hope those officers have the day they deserve. SMH.
Most likely didn’t need to happen. Should have shot himself in the leg drawing instead.
this did not need to happen when they could of tranquilized the cub & removed before on lockers as they already knew the cub was there!! im sure they even had enough time to get transport barrel without anyone even knowing but its just easier to shoot & kill & tell the public an excuse!!
The little guy was most likely on his way down the tree so he could get out of the area. With all the people starting to gather and make him nervous he probably pretty scared. I don’t think the officer handled it right myself and I’m sure the bear would agree.
this did not need to happen when they could of tranquilized the cub & removed before on lockers as they already knew the cub was there!! im sure they even had enough time to get transport barrel without anyone even knowing but its just easier to shoot & kill & tell the public an excuse!!
So sad you murdered this cub!!!!!!!!!
How do these angry police sleep at night??
Horrible and just gives a huge black eye with the public!! How manly… they were able to murder a bear!🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬