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Firefighters Bravely Rescue Trapped Doe from Frozen Franklin Lakes Pond

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Stubborn Doe “Refuses Medical Attention” After Dramatic Bergen County Ice Rescue

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Franklin Lakes NJ, it was a cold, “doe-eyed” evening in Bergen County that took a turn for the dramatic. On February 3, 2026, a local resident’s quiet evening was interrupted when they spotted a deer that had fallen through the ice and become hopelessly trapped in a frozen pond.

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Wild Encounter! Teen Scratched by Fox While Walking Home in Fair Lawn

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CLOSE CALL: Aggressive Fox Latches Onto Teen’s Leg Near Fair Lawn Train Crossing—What to Know About Local Wildlife Encounters.

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FAIR LAWN, NJ – A routine walk home took a startling turn for a Fair Lawn teenager on Monday afternoon, September 29th, when she was unexpectedly approached and scratched by a fox.

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Coyote Attack Alert: Aggressive Animal Euthanized After Incidents in Saddle River

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Coyote Euthanized After Attacking Two People Walking Dogs

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SADDLE RIVER, NJ – Authorities in Saddle River have confirmed the capture and euthanasia of an aggressive coyote this week following two separate attacks on residents who were walking their dogs. The incidents, which occurred near key roadways, have prompted police to urge extreme caution among all residents.

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URGENT ALERT: Aggressive Coyotes Attack Dog Walkers in Saddle River, NJ—Safety Precautions You MUST Take NOW

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Multiple Coyote Attacks Reported in Saddle River: Police Issue High-Alert Warning for Bergen County Residents

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Saddle River NJ, a serious and urgent aggressive wildlife alert has been issued in Saddle River, New Jersey, after two separate incidents of coyotes attacking residents who were walking their dogs in the Chestnut Ridge Road area.

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