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Connecticut State Environmental Conservation Police
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River Tragedy: CT Woman Dies When Canoe Overturns
A state park-sponsored canoe trip turned into tragedy when a Connecticut woman drowned when her craft overturned. The incident took place in Middlesex County on Saturday, Aug. 12 around 11:15 a.m., in the Hammonasset River in Clinton. Connecticut State Environmental Conservation (Encon) Police were notified of a report of an overturned paddle craft in the Hammonasset River with a victim in the water, said Will Healey, spokesman for the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection. Encon Police responded and a preliminary investigation revealed a …
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Moose Rescued After Getting Stuck On Fence In Connecticut
Authorities in Connecticut rescued a moose after the animal became trapped on a fence. Wardens responded to a report of a moose stuck on a fence in the Litchfield County town of Barkhamsted at about midnight on Saturday, Oct. 1, according to Connecticut State Environmental Conservation Police. Officials said the moose was unable to get its back legs over the fence, and the animal's belly stopped it from being able to back up. The Barkhamsted Fire Department cut one end of the fence panel, freeing the moose. After about 15 seconds of being freed, the moose slowly walked away. "This t…
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Fox Found Trapped In Tire Rescued In Connecticut
Environmental conservation officers in Connecticut rescued a fox after the animal got its head stuck in a tire over the weekend. Officers in the Northwest corner helped free the animal after it became trapped while it was likely chasing a small rodent, according to an announcement from Connecticut State Environmental Conservation Police on Sunday, July 31. Authorities did not share the location where the incident took place. "With the help from the homeowners and a little baby oil, our wardens were able to safely free Mr. Fox," officials reported. "Although I’m sure he was 'tire'd out…
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Hawk With Fishing Hook Stuck In Wing Rescued At CT Pond
Authorities rescued a hawk that was found at a Connecticut pond with a fishing hook stuck in its wing. Connecticut State Environmental Conservation Police responded to the pond in Mill Park in the Hartford County town of Newington to help a Cooper's hawk, officials reported on Sunday, July 31. Authorities waded into the water and cut a tree branch and a fishing lure off the wing of the hawk. The hawk was brought to Christine's Critters Inc. in Weston, and was scheduled for an appointment with a veterinarian to remove a fishing hook that was embedded in its wing. The animal is expected to …
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Seeking Public's Assistance In Locating Missing Boater
Officials in Connecticut are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a 24-year-old Hartford County man who was reported missing after a boating incident on an area lake. The Connecticut State Environmental Conservation Police (DEEP) responded to Brookfield Bay on Candlewood Lake on Sunday, May 29, when a man from Bristol went missing in the water while out with a group of friends. On Wednesday, June 1, DEEP issued an alert advising that Environmental Conservation (EnCon) Police officers are seeking assistance from the community who may have been in the area of Brookfield Bay between 5:3…
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Fish Seized, $4,200 In Fines Issued After Trio Exceeds Daily Carp Limit On CT River
Three men were issued more than $4,200 in fines after Connecticut officials reported that they far exceeded the daily limit for carp fishing.Connecticut State Environmental Conservation Police reported on Monday, May 16, that officers in Middlesex County responded over the weekend to the CT River in Cromwell after receiving a report of three people fishing over the daily limit for carp. Police said the CT River is a trophy carp body of water, and the daily limit on carp is one that is no larger than 26 inches. The officer at the scene saw a large carp hanging out of a cooler in the area of …
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CT EnCon Officers Rescue Deer Stuck In Netting
A deer who was tangled in some netting was recently saved by officers with the Connecticut State Environmental Conservation Police. The incident took place on Sunday, Nov. 1, when several EnCon officers responded to the Veterans Memorial Soccer field in the town of Manchester on the report of a deer tangled in some netting, the department said. With the help of the Manchester Police Department and a couple of civilian volunteers, officers were able to secure the animal, remove the netting and the young buck whitetail deer was safely released, they said. The officers said this is the time …
Lifestyle
New Photos: 'Dan Berry' Bear Goes From Main Street To Firehouse
Danbury firefighters got quite a surprise while busy cleaning the firehouse and equipment checks on Monday, April 20, when one of the crew spotted a bear in the lot behind the fire station. Of course, none of the other firefighters believed him until they saw the bear for themselves, said Danbury Fire spokesman James Gagliardo. The bear, which had been spotted near Main Street earlier in the day and named "Dan Berry," by Mayor Mark Boughton, decided he liked it at the firehouse and didn't have any plans to leave, Gagliardo said. See Earlier Story: Black Bear Not Under…
Lifestyle
Investigation Launched After Metal Pellet Found On Red-Tailed Hawk Rescued By CT EnCon Police
Know anything? The Connecticut State Environmental Conservation Police are seeking the public’s assistance after finding a bird who had its wing broken by a metal pellet. On Tuesday, Aug. 21, an injured red-tailed hawk was found at a residence near the exit 4 ramp on I-691 and West Main Street in Meriden. The bird was taken to the Kensington Bird and Animal Hospital, where an x-ray found that a metal pellet had been embedded in its left wing, causing it to bring the ulna bone, police said. The red-tailed hawk remains under observation. Anyone with information regarding the bird or what cau…
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Storm 'Sightseers' Being Reported At Parks Closed Due To Storm Damage
As crews continue cleaning up from last week’s severe line of storms, police officials are warning local storm ‘sightseers’ to stay clear of contractors and parks closed because of damage. According to the Connecticut State Environmental Conservation Police, there is still extensive storm damage to a number of state parks and forests throughout the area following Tuesday’s storm, which uprooted trees and sent debris flying. In response, people have reportedly been making their way to those parks in an effort to evaluate and see the damage done in the region. “Please do not go to these parks…
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CT EnCon Police Investigate Shooting Incident Involving Black Vulture
Police in Connecticut are seeking the public’s assistance as they search for a suspect who illegally shot a black vulture, breaking its wing. The Connecticut State Environmental Conservation Police were contacted by a wildlife rehabilitator in Watertown last week, who reported that a black vulture had recently been shot, suffering a broken wing. According to the veterinarian, “vultures are known to be excellent runners and the animal may have been shot in Watertown or a surrounding town.” It is illegal to hunt or shoot black vultures. Anyone with information regarding the incident, or who…
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