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Residents Beware: Uptick In CT Bobcat Sightings Residents Beware: Uptick In CT Bobcat Sightings
Residents Beware: Uptick In CT Bobcat Sightings Police in a Fairfield County town are warning residents of an uptick in the number of bobcat sightings at parks and in yards. New Canaan Police Lt. Marc DeFelice said the recent spike is causing concern and even though they usually shy away from humans, wants to remind residents not to approach the cats and to report any sightings to the New Canaan Animal Control. Related story: Family Of Bobcats Takes Over Backyard Of Home In New Canaan The following precautions can help people and wildlife such as bobcats to co-exist safely: Never intentionally feed wildlife. Don’t feed wildlife acc…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Dog Walker Approached By Coyote In CT Park Dog Walker Approached By Coyote In CT Park
Dog Walker Approached By Coyote In CT Park Police and animal control in Fairfield County are warning residents to be on the lookout for wild animals in parks and woods after a dog walker was approached by a coyote. The incident took place in New Canaan around 7:15 a.m. Wednesday, April 19 in the Jeniam Meadow at Waveny Park. According to New Canaan Animal Control Officer Allyson Halm, a woman was walking her dog when she noticed a coyote following them about two feet behind. The woman, who knew you need to be "large and loud" when confronted by wild animals, made loud noises to try and scare the coyote away, Halm said. When that di…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Number Of Bears Breaking Into CT Homes Rises Amid New Concerns After Attack On Boy Number Of Bears Breaking Into CT Homes Rises Amid New Concerns After Attack On Boy
Number Of Bears Breaking Into CT Homes Rises Amid New Concerns After Attack On Boy State wildlife officials are urging residents to take care when it comes to black bears with more home entries on the rise and on the heels of the attack of a 10-year-old boy. So far this year, there have been 65 entries into homes -- the highest since 2004 -- with damage done to 286 structures, including homes, said officials with the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Black bears have also destroyed some 796 bird feeders; attacked 24 pets; 146 livestock; 1,234 garbage cans, and 24 vehicles.  And while we may smile when we all see fun photos of bears, DEEP says …

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
New Sighting Of 'Bear 211' Reported In CT New Sighting Of 'Bear 211' Reported In CT
New Sighting Of 'Bear 211' Reported In CT A black bear taking a summer stroll in Fairfield County made the most of a neighbor’s amenities as it took in the sights over the weekend. A Town of Fairfield woman living in the Greenfield Hill neighborhood shared photos of “Bear 211” who had previously been tagged, as it made the rounds for approximately 45 minutes in the family’s backyard at around 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 24. Related story - Police Urge Caution After Black Bear Sightings In Fairfield County During its visit, the bear sauntered up to her children, getting within approximately 20 feet of them before they were us…

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by Zak Failla