Photo credit: Boyd A. Loving
Bear Captured In Community Gardens Near Maple Park, RIdgewood
June 23,2013
Boyd A. Loving
8:03 PM
Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Councilman Thomas Riche and Ridgewood Councilwoman Bernadette Walsh are briefed by Ridgewood Police Department Patrol Officer Rosario Vaccarella on the status of attempts to capture a black bear that was hiding up a tree in the Community Gardens near Maple Park on Sunday afternoon. Â Standing with Mr. Riche and Ms. Walsh is Ms. Walsh’s young son Gavin .
The bear was later successfully tranquilized, captured unharmed, and taken to a remote area for release by representatives of the NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife.
The bear capture was documented by several reporters and photographers, including at least one representing a NYC area television station.
A a precaution, all swimmers were ordered out of water in nearby Graydon Pool, Ridgewood’s municipal swimming complex, until the bear was safely contained within the Community Gardens.
Photo credit: Boyd A. Loving
