Hollister police called the zoo's post 'careless' and 'misleading,' as they say it failed to mention that the mountain lion charged at an officer after wildlife officials tried several times to tranquilize it.
The Oakland Zoo is responding after a Facebook post about a mountain lion fatally shot by Hollister police turned into a social media controversy.The Oakland Zoo is responding after a Facebook post about a mountain lion turned into a social media controversy.It had been shot by police after it was found roaming through a neighborhood in Hollister.The Facebook post generated hundreds of comments, with many condemning police over their decision to shoot the animal.
Hollister Police called the zoo's post "careless" and "misleading," adding added that officers "operated and acted thoughtfully in the best interests of every living being, both animal and human. Everyone at the scene acted admirably."
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