NYPD Removes Barricades From Wall Street Bull

The bull had been penned in since September 2011, when police feared the sculpture would be targeted by Occupy Wall Street protesters. During one protest, demonstrators chanted, “Take the bull!”

The New York Police Department said security around the bull will be assessed on a day-to-day basis.

LINK: Charging Bull Webcam

The bull has long been popular with tourists who like to snap photos with the 31/2-ton bronze sculpture. On Wednesday morning, they were doing just that as uniformed officers stood by nonchalantly.

“I love the bull,” one man said.

“The gates are gone, finally, after all this time,” another man said.

“People flock to it, tourists flock to it, I think it’s great,” a veteran Wall Streeter said, adding the he might go over and pet the bull.

You May Also Be Interested In These Stories:

• Police: 4 Dead, 4 Wounded In Shooting At Waffle House Near Nashville
• Officials: On-Duty Patterson Police Officer Killed In Car Crash
• Healthy Spring Cleaning Tips For Seniors
• ‘World’s Fare’ Food Festival Bringing Global Cuisine To Citi Field

(TM and © Copyright 2014 CBS Radio Inc. and its relevant subsidiaries. CBS RADIO and EYE Logo TM and Copyright 2014 CBS Broadcasting Inc. Used under license. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The Associated Press contributed to this report.)