They shot Pepe!

"They stalked Pepe through the backlands of Columbia for three days in June before executing him with shots to his head and heart." 
The operation to hunt Pepe became the focus of a fierce debate over animal rights and the containment of invasive species.
After reading this article, I think they could have done things differently.  But, you be the judge.  Check out the original article, and tell me what you think.