Ottawa Police maintain that all options had been exhausted before a black bear was shot and killed in Kanata on Monday night, with the pitch-black darkness making it impossible to tranquilize the animal. Bridlewood resident Susan Molson saw the bear in her backyard before the tragic outcome played out. In her mind, the situation was inappropriately handled. She explains further on Ottawa Now.

<p>Ottawa Police maintain that all options had been exhausted before a black bear was shot and killed in Kanata on Monday night, with the pitch-black darkness making it impossible to tranquilize the animal. Bridlewood resident Susan Molson saw the bear in her backyard before the tragic outcome played out. In her mind, the situation was inappropriately handled. She explains further on Ottawa Now.</p>