Animal Control erected a heavier gate around the fence, reinforced with chain panels. “Reserve crew’s coming from Ridgewood,” Parker told her. “We’ll move him to a containment trailer until we know where he came from.” “Can’t we wait?” Anika asked. “Detectives might need scene context. Don’t move him until then.”
Two unmarked sedans arrived soon. Detectives Martinez and Reed stepped out, both in disbelief. They expected an exaggeration, which the footage stripped away. On-screen, the bear crossed a bridge through traffic, the boy slumped across its shoulders, headlights flaring. Martinez rubbed his jaw. “That’s no accident. Straight line to us.”