La Crosse police squad cars chased the animal through the park and along a fence in the northwest section of the park away from the shelters and playground, Lambert said.Cornered and frightened, it scaled a tree above the old zoo.
Six to eight shots echoed through the park about 10:45 a.m., Lambert said, after a joint decision between police and the state Department of Natural Resources.
I find this very sad. They had the bear up a tree. Why not simply post a guard until a tranq gun could be brought in? If it comes down and starts charging, then shoot it.
Michelle
