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Upper Saddle River NJ, the Upper Saddle River Police report a small bear sighted in the Brook Road area.
The bear was not seen to be acting aggressively. This is not uncommon for this area to see bears in the wild. Please use caution if you come across the bear, and if you have an emergency dial 9-1-1.
Here are some bear safety facts for the NJ Division of Wildlife website.
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/bearfacts_safetytips.htm
Black bears by nature tend to be wary of people. However, if you encounter a black bear in your neighborhood or outdoors while hiking or camping, follow these common-sense safety tips.
Do not feed bears!
Never feed or approach a bear!
Never feed or approach a bear!
Remain calm if you encounter a bear.
Make the bear aware of your presence by speaking in an assertive voice, singing, clapping your hands, or making other noises.
Make sure the bear has an escape route.
If a bear enters your home, provide it with an escape route by propping all doors open.
Make the bear aware of your presence by speaking in an assertive voice, singing, clapping your hands, or making other noises.
Make sure the bear has an escape route.
If a bear enters your home, provide it with an escape route by propping all doors open.
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I’ve seen three this year, 2 in Mahwah and 1 in Wyckoff near ShopRite. How come that did not make the news? I see more deer than squirrels these days, honestly. Is that news? and don’t get me started on Foxes.
send photos and a brief description and we will publish it
Nice John expanding the no news
BREAKING NEWS. John saw three bears this year!