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Mahwah, NJ – Early on the morning of July 21, 2024, a black bear was spotted climbing multiple fences and dropping into the backyard of a home at 222 East Crescent in Mahwah. This incident, which occurred at approximately 6:20 AM, is a stark reminder of the growing presence of black bears in New Jersey.
Continue reading Black Bear Sighting in Mahwah: A Reminder of Coexistence
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Upper Saddle River NJ, the Upper Saddle River Police report a small bear sighted in the Brook Road area.
Continue reading Upper Saddle River Police Report Bear Sighting
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Cresskill NJ, on Thursday Cresskill Police reported a Bear sighting. Bear sightings in North Jersey have become more common in densely populated counties, while slightly less frequent in rural areas, according to recent official data.
Continue reading Increased Bear Sightings in North Jersey Spark Community Attention
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Haledon NJ, there has been a bear sighting in the area of John Ryle Avenue in the Borough, which was confirmed by Haledon Police and Cider Mill and Goffle Hill road confirmed by Hawthorne Police.
photo courtesy of the Ridgewood Police Department
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Police report a Bear sighting .”Yogi Bear always claimed that he was smarter than the average bear, but the average bear appears to be smarter than once thought”, Psychologists Jennifer Vonk of Oakland University and Michael J.
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Closter NJ , Closter Police Department reported a Bear sighting on Friday May 27th . Please be advised that a black bear was spotted on Dana Place this morning. NJ Fish and Wildlife was notified. They advised us that residents should make sure garbage is secured, bird seed is brought in, to keep an eye on pets and keep garages shut. Please see attached link from NJ department of Fish and wildlife for more facts and tips on Black bears.
Continue reading Closter Police Department reported a Bear Sighting
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Woodclif lake NJ, Woodcliff Lake Police Department report bear sighting.
BEAR SIGHTING: In the area of Hunter Ridge and Indian Drive a black bear has been spotted. Please keep all pets inside for the time being. Animal Control was contacted and will not be responding because the bear is not injured or contained.*Pictured is not the actual bear*
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June 6,2017
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood PD Patrol Officers Patrick Elwood and Douglas Christopher responded to multiple reports of bear sightings in residential areas surrounding the Valleau Cemetery and the Route 17 Park & Ride Facility on Monday morning, 06/05. Here, officers Elwood and Christopher arrive at a home on Albin Court, Ridgewood, where a bear was reportedly spotted in a back yard. Elwood is photographed loading a weapon with rubber bullets. Ho-Ho-Kus PD also received numerous calls from residents near the intersection of Race Track and Arbor Roads, Ho-Ho-Kus who spotted what is believed to be the same roving bear.
December 13,2016
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Glen Rock NJ, Bear was sighted in the area of Diamond Brook/lower Doremus Avenue around 11am. It did not appear aggressive to the person that reported it to the police. Police checked the entire area, and was unable to locate the animal. All schools were notified. If anymore sighting, please call the police immediately to report its location.
Glen Rock Police Department
1 Harding Plaza
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
