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Bear Safely Relocated After Wandering Through Pleasantville Neighborhoods Bear Safely Relocated After Wandering Through Pleasantville Neighborhoods
Bear Safely Relocated After Wandering Through Pleasantville Neighborhoods A bear that spent part of Sunday, Oct. 5, roaming through a Westchester village has been safely tranquilized and relocated following a coordinated effort between local, county, and state agencies. According to the Village of Pleasantville, police first began tracking the bear around midday Sunday after it was spotted near the Saw Mill Parkway, with sightings reported in the area of Cooley Street and Hobby Street. Although the bear was not acting aggressively, the Pleasantville Police Department advised residents to stay alert and expect an increased police presence while authorities mo…
Black Bear Caught Snacking On Seeds Behind Plumstead Twp. Home: Police Black Bear Caught Snacking On Seeds Behind Plumstead Twp. Home: Police
Black Bear Caught Snacking On Seeds Behind Plumstead Twp. Home: Police A black bear was spotted behind a home in Plumstead Township after it gobbled up a pile of grass seed, local police said on Wednesday, June 18. The bear was seen near Old Durham Road around 12:23 p.m., police said in a release posted at 3:07 p.m. The Pennsylvania Game Commission was notified after the animal lingered briefly before continuing on its way. Authorities used the incident to remind residents to remove outdoor food sources that could attract wildlife — especially bears. "To prevent bears from wandering through your property, it is essential to eliminate these food sources," the …
Bear Seen Roaming In Monsey (VIDEO) Bear Seen Roaming In Monsey (VIDEO)
Bear Seen Roaming In Monsey (Video) A bear was spotted sauntering in a Rockland County hamlet over the weekend.  The sighting occurred in Monsey on Sunday evening, May 18, according to The Monsey Scoop. A video posted by The Monsey Scoop showed the bear running across a paved path into nearby woods.  Although the exact location of the sighting was not immediately available, the outlet said police are urging residents to leave the animals alone.  According to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, residents can protect themselves and their properties from bears by not feeding them and reducing attractan…
Bear Cub Spotted Near Central Park Bridge In Doylestown, Game Commission Called Bear Cub Spotted Near Central Park Bridge In Doylestown, Game Commission Called
Bear Cub Spotted Near Central Park Bridge In Doylestown, Game Commission Called A bear cub may be roaming near a popular bridge in Central Park, prompting a wildlife warning from Doylestown Township staff on Monday, May 5. Officials say they were alerted to the possible sighting earlier in the day and immediately notified the Pennsylvania Game Commission. The animal was reportedly seen near the bridge in the heart of the park—a spot frequented by families, joggers, and dog walkers. If you see the cub or notice any bear activity, authorities ask you to call the Game Commission at 1-833-742-4868. No aggressive behavior has been reported, but wildlife experts caution aga…
Driver Crashes Into Bear On Busy CT Highway Driver Crashes Into Bear On Busy CT Highway
Driver Crashes Into Bear On Busy CT Highway Although a driver emerged without injuries after colliding with a bear on a busy Connecticut highway, the animal did not fare the same. The crash happened in Litchfield County on Sunday, July 21 just before 9 p.m., when a 2015 MINI Cooper struck a bear on Route 8 South near Exit 45 in Torrington, according to Connecticut State Police. Arriving troopers began an investigation and determined that the bear ran into the road in front of the car, which was unable to avoid hitting it.  The driver of the MINI Cooper was not injured in the crash. However, the bear was killed and was found blo…
KIDNAPPING: NJ Girl, 11, Returned Home Safely From Delaware, Accused Abductor, 27, Seized KIDNAPPING: NJ Girl, 11, Returned Home Safely From Delaware, Accused Abductor, 27, Seized
Kidnapping: NJ Girl, 11, Returned Home Safely From Delaware, Accused Abductor, 27, Seized An 11-year-old New Jersey girl was returned home safely after she was kidnapped in Wayne and taken to Delaware, authorities said. Darius Matylewich, 27, of Bear, DE. was captured on Sept. 10 after he took the girl earlier in the day from an undisclosed location near the confluence of Routes 46, 80 and 23 without her parents’ knowledge, they said. Certain specific details are being withheld to protect the identity of the child, whom authorities said Matylewich met while playing an online video game. Some information was provided in a joint release from Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. V…
Bear Struck Dead On US Rt. 15 In PA: Authorities (PHOTOS) Bear Struck Dead On US Rt. 15 In PA: Authorities (PHOTOS)
Bear Struck Dead On US Rt. 15 In PA: Authorities (Photos) A bear was killed when a pick-up truck hit it on US Route 15 in Pennsylvania on Wednesday, authorities say.  A white pick-up truck hit the bear crossing Rt. 15 north a little after 10 a.m. on July 26, 2023, according to the Barlow Volunteer Fire Department. The crash happened near Gettysburg at mile marker 7.2, according to the department.  Company 22 and Mutual Aid responded to the call to the scene.  The driver was unharmed.  This is the second crash involving a bear on a Pennsylvania highway that Daily Voice has reported on in less than 24 hours. In the o…
Be Aware Of The Bear, Say Authorities In Bucks County Be Aware Of The Bear, Say Authorities In Bucks County
Be Aware Of The Bear, Say Authorities In Bucks County A bear has been spotted in lower Bucks County, and authorities are warning residents to take precautions.  The "very small, very young bear" was sighted near the Delaware Canal in Yardley Borough, police said in a statement on Wednesday, June 7.  "This is his first year away from his mom and he is slightly displaced," authorities explained.  The Pennsylvania Game Commission is recommending residents bring inside any bird feeders or other outdoor food sources. In an emergency scenario, authorities say to "stand up, wave your arms, and yell" at the bear.  "They are not n…
Bear Draws Large Crowd After Climbing Up Tree In Northampton Center: Police Bear Draws Large Crowd After Climbing Up Tree In Northampton Center: Police
Bear Draws Large Crowd After Climbing Up Tree In Northampton Center: Police Local residents are speculating about what drew a bear into the center of one Western Massachusetts town this weekend.  Northampton Police responded to the bear sighting on Gothic Street near Main Street around 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 30, the department said on Facebook. The bear, who climbed up a tree, attracted "a lot of attention from people in the area," police added. On Sunday around 11:30am NPD responded to a bear downtown on Gothic St. near Main St. The bear climbed up a tree and... Posted by Northampton Police Department on Sunday, April 30, 2023 The Massachusetts Environm…
Dog Who Swam Across Hudson River Rescued By Firefighters Dog Who Swam Across Hudson River Rescued By Firefighters
Dog Who Swam Across Hudson River Rescued By Firefighters A puppy who got separated from his family after jumping into the Hudson River in Manhattan survived the experience, next touching land in New Jersey, according to multiple reports. Bear, a seizure-service dog, was reunited with his family on Tuesday, Dec. 6 after the puppy broke loose from his collar on Saturday, Dec. 3. Several people tried to catch him, but his mission to get to the water was clear after he jumped into the river near 110th Street.  Several rescuers set out to look for the pup, who was last seen trying to swim to New Jersey, but with no luck, leaving his owners fearing th…
'Bear' Thankful For Maryland Lottery After Buying $2M Top-Prize Scratcher On Thanksgiving Night 'Bear' Thankful For Maryland Lottery After Buying $2M Top-Prize Scratcher On Thanksgiving Night
'Bear' Thankful For Maryland Lottery After Buying $2M Top-Prize Scratcher On Thanksgiving Night A Carroll County man had a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving after becoming a multi-millionaire on a $30 scratch-off Maryland Lottery ticket. Lottery officials say that a Westminster man going by the name “Bear" - a moniker bestowed upon him by friends - became the first top-prize winner in the "Cash is King" scratch-off game, winning a cool $2 million on a ticket bought late on Thanksgiving night at Jiffy Mart in his hometown. The 43-year-old man said that he usually scratches and scans his instant tickets at Lottery stores, but on Thanksgiving night he went home without doing so.…
Dog Attacked By Bear In Morris County Backyard, Police Say Dog Attacked By Bear In Morris County Backyard, Police Say
Dog Attacked By Bear In Morris County Backyard, Police Say Police have issued a warning to Morris County residents after a dog was attacked by a bear in a local backyard. Officers were called to a home on Scott Street in Butler the day after the Saturday, August 20 attack, police said. A friend of the dog’s owner had apparently been pet sitting when the animal was let outside, police said. The friend was unaware that a mother bear and her cubs had entered the backyard, which was fenced. Surveillance footage from the incident showed the dog approaching the bears before being attacked by the mother bear, according to police. “We would like to remi…
Bear Struck, Killed On Route 208 Bear Struck, Killed On Route 208
Bear Struck, Killed On Route 208 A motorist escaped injury when her sedan struck and killed a small black bear on Route 208, authorities said. The 30-year-old Haskell resident was headed north by herself on the highway when her 2016 Subaru WRX hit the bear between Ewing and Summit avenues in Franklin Lakes around 11 p.m. Friday, Capt. Mark McCombs said. She was OK, but the vehicle had to be towed, McCombs said. The state Department of Environmental Protection's Division of Fish and Wildlife collected the bear.
Dog Helps Save Church Nearly Destroyed By Fire In Northern Westchester Dog Helps Save Church Nearly Destroyed By Fire In Northern Westchester
Dog Helps Save Church Nearly Destroyed By Fire In Northern Westchester A barking dog helped save a Hudson Valley church that nearly burned down after a fire broke out that quickly spread to the attic, officials said. First responders in Northern Westchester and Putnam counties were dispatched to Assembly of God Church in Yorktown Heights, on Mahopac Avenue, at around 12:45 a.m. on Sunday, May 30, where there was a reported fire that broke out in the building. Church officials said a neighbor and congregant’s German Shepherd, named Bear, barked to get his owner's attention when he spotted flames Assembly of God. The owner was able to call 911, helped get sta…
VOTE: Who Is Your Favorite 'First ResPAWnder'? VOTE: Who Is Your Favorite 'First ResPAWnder'?
Vote: Who Is Your Favorite 'First ResPAWnder'? They're all cute. They're all brave. And -- most importantly -- they're all good boys and girls, worthy of many, many treats. But which Daily Voice "First ResPAWnder" is your favorite? If you need a refresher, links to all five profiles are below the poll (voting must be completed on laptop or PC). SARGE: Palisades Park Police Lt. Jimmy Rotundo's Dalmatian. TUCKER: Bogota Police Officer Jon Gallipoli's shepherd mix. JAMESON: Franklin Lakes Chief Chief Ryan Dodd's charcoal lab. BEAR: Haworth Police Detective Sgt. Jim Morgan's pit mix. FORTRESS: Jersey City firefighter Raymond Skop'…
First ResPAWnders: Haworth Police Sergeant's Puppy Was Dumped On Side Of Highway First ResPAWnders: Haworth Police Sergeant's Puppy Was Dumped On Side Of Highway
First ResPAWnders: Haworth Police Sergeant's Puppy Was Dumped On Side Of Highway Meet Bear: A 6-month-old pit bull terrier mix. Her owners are Jim Morgan, a detective sergeant with the Haworth Police Department, and his wife, Jamie. The Dumont couple found Bear through Paramus-based rescue BARK, which saved the pup from a kill shelter in North Carolina. Bear and her two sisters ended up at the shelter after being dumped on the side of a highway in a cardboard box. BARK took Bear and her sisters, along with 17 other dogs, from North Carolina to New Jersey. "Knowing we wanted to rescue a dog, Jim and I began looking on the Internet," Jamie said. "After refining our…