This polar bear was shot by conservation officers after roaming near the shore of Catalina on the Bonavista Peninsula Saturday. (Evelyn Dumka/Facebook)The department said officers immediately started following its polar bear control management policy, which outlines the steps for containing a polar bear in a community. The policy puts a priority on capturing the polar bear alive if possible, and suggests killing the animal only if it is deemed a public safety risk. Conservation officers are seen carrying guns in Catalina, observing a polar bear that had wandered close to the shoreline. — @mobile_mentorI hope the @WWF sees this #AnimalCruelty A polar bear shot by wildlife officers in Catalina, NL Canada.

Source: CBC News April 10, 2017 10:09 UTC