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UPDATE: Bear Sighting in Ho-Ho-Kus

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Ridgewood Police: A black bear has been spotted on the east side of town this morning. Bears live in our area and will leave the woods in search of food. If seen, make yourself known with loud noises and do not corner it /make sure it has an escape route. Black bear attacks are very rare but if you see one acting aggressively, give us a call.

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, according to the Ho-Ho-Kus Police yesterday at 532pm , a bear was still in the area, now seen on Racetrack Road. NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife has been contacted and provided same advice.
Do not approach. Leave it alone. Keep kids and pets out of the area. Bring any bird feeders inside.

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We have recently had reports of Bear sightings in Oradell , River Edge ,Twp. Of Washington and now Ho-Ho-Kus .
Bear sighting in the area. A bear has been spotted in the area of Chestnut Pl, Ho-Ho-Kus. Animal Control is aware. Do not approach the bear. Let him sleep. Contact is only necessary if he moves to populated areas or begins causing a nuisance.

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!

• Remain calm if you encounter a bear. Do not run from it.

• 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.

• Avoid direct eye contact, which may be perceived by a bear as a challenge. Never run from a bear. Instead, slowly
        back away.

• To scare the bear away, make loud noises by yelling, banging pots and pans or using an airhorn. Make yourself look as
        big as possible by waving your arms. If you are with someone else, stand close together with your arms raised above
        your head.

• The bear may utter a series of huffs, make popping jaw sounds by snapping its jaws and swat the ground. These are
        warning signs that you are too close. Slowly back away, avoid direct eye contact and do not run.

• If a bear stands on its hind legs or moves closer, it may be trying to get a better view or detect scents in the air. It is
        usually not a threatening behavior.

• Black bears will sometimes “bluff charge” when cornered, threatened or attempting to steal food. Stand your ground,
        avoid direct eye contact, then slowly back away and do not run.

• If the bear does not leave, move to a secure area.

• Report black bear damage or nuisance behavior to the DEP’s 24-hour, toll-free hotline at
        1-877-WARN DEP (1-877-927-6337).

• Families who live in areas frequented by black bears should have a “Bear Plan” in place for children, with an escape route
        and planned use of whistles and air horns.

• Black bear attacks are extremely rare. If a black bear does attack, fight back!

One thought on “UPDATE: Bear Sighting in Ho-Ho-Kus

  1. The Bear was on RCC this weekend as well.

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