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Several Shark Sightings Reported Near Cape May's Coast Several Shark Sightings Reported Near Cape May's Coast
Several Shark Sightings Reported Near Cape May's Coast Several sharks have been spotted off the coast of Cape May in recent weeks, according to reports. A shark was spotted near the beach in Cape May Point at around 3 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 5, 6abc Action News reported. One beachgoer said the shark was about six feet long. The sighting caused swimmers to run onto the shore and lifeguards kept people out of the water for about a half hour, according to Wildwood Video Archive. "Sharks are always out here," Cape May Point Beach Patrol Chief Ben Swan told 6abc. "We swim with sharks every day. Most of the time you just don't see them." The beac…

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by Chris Spiker
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Giant Joro Spiders With 4-Inch-Long Legs Headed To NJ, Pest Control Company Previously Warned Giant Joro Spiders With 4-Inch-Long Legs Headed To NJ, Pest Control Company Previously Warned
Giant Joro Spiders With 4-Inch-Long Legs Headed To NJ, Pest Control Company Previously Warned Large yellow-and-gray spiders with 4-inch-long legs that can fly through the air are heading to the Northeast and could show up this summer, according to multiple reports. Sightings of the Trichonephila clavata species known as "Joro spiders" have already been reported in 10 Eastern states, CBS News says. A New Jersey pest control company in January had warned that this might happen. 4NJ Pest, based in Flanders, said the spiders act as "pest controllers" in their natural habitats, however, their introduction to not-native species could be detrimental to the balance of local ecosystems.…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Black Bear Spotted In Wyckoff Black Bear Spotted In Wyckoff
Black Bear Spotted In Wyckoff A black bear was spotted in Wyckoff on the afternoon of Wednesday, May 8, authorities said. The bear was sighted near Sicomac Avenue, Wyckoff police said on Facebook. Officers are monitoring the area, police said. For safety reasons, do not approach or attempt to scare the bear, police said. "It is important to give the bear space and allow it to continue its natural migration," police said. "The bear has shown no aggression."

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by Sam Barron
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TWINS! Punxsutawney Phil Becomes Proud Papa Groundhog TWINS! Punxsutawney Phil Becomes Proud Papa Groundhog
Twins! Punxsutawney Phil Becomes Proud Papa Groundhog Punxsutawney Phil and his mate, Phyllis, are now parents to twin baby groundhogs, the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club announced on Wednesday, March 27. "The babies are currently in with mom and dad at the zoo that is located at the Punxsutawney Memorial Library, and can be viewed thru the viewing window!" the club stated in the release.  Our excitement continues with a short video of our new arrivals! Phil and Phyllis were not far from these little ones in... Posted by Punxsutawney Phil on Wednesday, March 27, 2024  The names of the babies were not released.  Phil predi…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
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…

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by Valerie Musson
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Capitol Fox Who Bit 9 Including Congressman Euthanized Over Rabies Concerns: Report Capitol Fox Who Bit 9 Including Congressman Euthanized Over Rabies Concerns: Report
Capitol Fox Who Bit 9 Including Congressman Euthanized Over Rabies Concerns: Report The "Capitol Fox" who bit several individuals including a congressman has been put down because over rabies concerns, Fox News reports.  The fox reportedly bit Representative Ami Bera, a reporter, and at least seven other people on Tuesday, April 5, the outlet reports. Rep. Bera later shared the bite marks on Twitter, showing no sign of illness.  Thanks everyone for the well wishes! I feel healthy and am glad to be back at work.Despite the dustup, I hold no grudge or ill will against @thecapitolfox. Hoping the 🦊 and its family are safely relocated and wishing it a happy and prosperous f…

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by David Cifarelli
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Feral Dogs Snacked On Brian Laundrie's Remains, New Chilling Autopsy Says Feral Dogs Snacked On Brian Laundrie's Remains, New Chilling Autopsy Says
Feral Dogs Snacked On Brian Laundrie's Remains, New Chilling Autopsy Says Feral dogs and rodents reportedly snacked on Brian Laundrie's remains found in a Florida environmental preserve, according to a 47-page report by a medical examiner detailing new chilling aspects of the discovery. The report, released Monday, Feb. 14, by District Twelve Medical Examiner in Sarasota, Florida, revealed that Laundrie — who admittedly killed fellow Long Island native Gabby Petito – shot himself in the left side of the head and his body was then partially eaten by animals, including feral dogs. His remains were found on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, in Sarasota County's Myakkah…

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by Daily Voice
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Bear Jumps On Roof, Hangs Around Wawa During Trek Through Hudson County Bear Jumps On Roof, Hangs Around Wawa During Trek Through Hudson County
Bear Jumps On Roof, Hangs Around Wawa During Trek Through Hudson County A black bear was spotted in some unusual places this weekend in Hudson County. The animal was first reported near the Kearny Wawa around 4 p.m. Saturday, then at the Red Bull Arena in Harrison. Approximately 12 hours later, the bear was spotted on top of a business at Cleveland and Passaic avenues.  Police said the bear eventually climbed down and ran across the street to the Hampton Inn. Residents were reminded not to approach the bear and to call police if they saw him. Have photos? Email clevine@dailyvoice.com

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by Cecilia Levine
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Banner Plane Pilot Captures Glorious Photo Off Jersey Shore Coast Banner Plane Pilot Captures Glorious Photo Off Jersey Shore Coast
Banner Plane Pilot Captures Glorious Photo Off Jersey Shore Coast A banner plane pilot is to thank for the amazing photo taken Tuesday of a whale swimming with dolphins in crystal-clear water off the Jersey Shore. Jeromie Hunter, a pilot with Paramount Air Services, snapped the photo about 50 yards off Stone Harbor's 906th Street beach in Cape May County, while towing a banner for a local candy shop across, according to Barbara Tomalino, who owns the aerial advertising firm. Hunter, of Seattle, said it was the first whale he'd ever seen from a plane. "I had no idea they played with dolphins," he added. Wildlife experts said whales will often swim close…

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by Cecilia Levine
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VIDEO: Baby Bear Scampers Through Downtown Hawthorne VIDEO: Baby Bear Scampers Through Downtown Hawthorne
Video: Baby Bear Scampers Through Downtown Hawthorne A bear cub who apparently didn’t love playing in the yard dashed through downtown Hawthorne on Tuesday. One witness reported seeing the bear run from the Louis Bay Public Library across the tracks to Royal Avenue. The video shows a dash around the Subway on Diamond Bridge Avenue across Lafayette Avenue. The cub might have felt the town was just right: Hawthorne High School’s sports teams are called the Bears, after all. Although cubs can be separated from their mothers at times, mama could be near, wildlife experts warn. So approaching them isn’t a good idea. Best to call the NJ Division…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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VIDEO: Beachgoer's Drone Captures Humpback Whale Swimming In Manasquan VIDEO: Beachgoer's Drone Captures Humpback Whale Swimming In Manasquan
Video: Beachgoer's Drone Captures Humpback Whale Swimming In Manasquan A humpback whale swimming yards away from the shoreline in Manasquan was captured on video -- thanks to a beachgoer's drone. The whale was swimming through a bunker near the Brielle Road beach when Thomas Lozinski spotted it around sunrise early Tuesday morning. "I did some geometry and calculated the length to be about 18 feet from the lens field of view and height," Lozinski said.  "The water has been clear and calm and whales and dolphins have been spotted during the last few days." The water has been clear and calm and whales and dolphins have been spotted during the last few day…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
VIDEO: Black Bear Takes Dip In Resident's Pool VIDEO: Black Bear Takes Dip In Resident's Pool
Video: Black Bear Takes Dip In Resident's Pool A young black bear first spotted atop the Palisades in Cliffside Park on Tuesday made his way to neighboring Ridgefield, where he took a dip in a resident's pool Wednesday morning. Officials from the state Division of Fish, Game and Wildlife said they won't come unless the baby bruin heads up a tree. The youngster became a local sensation while toddling through a Cliffside Park neighborhood atop the Palisades Tuesday night after becoming separated from his mom. PHOTOS/VIDEO: Black Bear Visits Cliffside Park Neighborhood Overlooking NYC Neighbors in the area of Esplanade Place atop Oxen H…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
Black Bear Visits Cliffside Park Neighborhood Overlooking NYC Black Bear Visits Cliffside Park Neighborhood Overlooking NYC
Black Bear Visits Cliffside Park Neighborhood Overlooking NYC PHOTOS/VIDEO: A young black bear became a local sensation while toddling through a Cliffside Park neighborhood atop the Palisades. “Could you believe it?” Inga Bondarenko wrote Tuesday in tandem with a couple of photos. “A black bear on our front lawn! I couldn’t believe my eyes.” Reports came in from a stretch of several blocks, including near the corner of Palisade and Lafayette avenues. Neighbors in the area of Esplanade Place atop Oxen Hill posted photos and videos as alerts went out to residents.  Someone said she later saw the bear on Franklin Avenue headed toward Fort Lee. The yo…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
Police Urge Precautions After Coyote Kills 96-Year-Old Wyckoff Grandma's Chihuahua Police Urge Precautions After Coyote Kills 96-Year-Old Wyckoff Grandma's Chihuahua
Police Urge Precautions After Coyote Kills 96-Year-Old Wyckoff Grandma's Chihuahua A coyote killed a 96-year-old Wyckoff grandmother's chihuahua, prompting area alerts. Hartman was snatched Tuesday night from just outside Doris Heitman's back door in a wooded Spring Meadow retirement community Tuesday night. Her Heitman's grandson went into the woods with a kitchen knife and retrieved the dog’s body a short time later. "He was my best friend. He was my helper," said Heitman, whose husband, George, died two years ago "We were growing old together," she told News12 New Jersey. "I'm gonna miss him terribly." “Wyckoff Police responded and documented the incident and i…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
Fairfield PD Shoot Coyote Dead After Biting Mom, 3-Year-Old Son (VIDEO) Fairfield PD Shoot Coyote Dead After Biting Mom, 3-Year-Old Son (VIDEO)
Fairfield PD Shoot Coyote Dead After Biting Mom, 3-Year-Old Son (Video) Fairfield police shot and killed a coyote that bit a mother and her toddler while walking in a park, sending them to the hospital with leg injuries, authorities said. The 37-year-old mom was pushing her 4-year-old son in a stroller in the area between the tennis courts and pool at the Fairfield Recreation Complex when the coyote lunged at her just before 7 p.m., Borough Police Chief Anthony G. Manna said. ** VIDEO: Tatiana, a local nurse and mom, recalled the terrifying attack with her two kids and husband during a press conference at the Fairfield Recreation Complex Friday ** Th…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
PHOTOS: Follow Bear On Backyard Bergen Tour PHOTOS: Follow Bear On Backyard Bergen Tour
Photos: Follow Bear On Backyard Bergen Tour The latest great bear hunt left one up a Waldwick tree as police pursuers gathered below. Uniformed officers from Midland Park, Ridgewood and Waldwick chased the furry forager through area yards. The bear played in trash, sunbathed on the grass, then hustled his tuchus up a tree behind a home on Evergreen Street around lunchtime. Right behind was intrepid photographer Boyd Loving. Several bears have been spotted this month in other Bergen towns -- among them, Northvale, Mahwah, Teaneck and Englewood. Boyd A. Loving contributed to this story.

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by Cecilia Levine
News
PHOTOS: Black Bear Climbs Into Paramus Tree After Brief Chase PHOTOS: Black Bear Climbs Into Paramus Tree After Brief Chase
Photos: Black Bear Climbs Into Paramus Tree After Brief Chase A black bear climbed into a Paramus tree Monday morning after leading police on a chase around the borough, authorities said. The bear was initially spotted near the Ridgewood Country Club before running through several borough streets -- ultimately ending up in a tree on Benton Road, Police Chief Kenneth Ehrenberg said. State Fish and Wildlife was on its way as of 9:30 a.m. Black bear attacks against humans are extremely rare, but that doesn't mean people shouldn't take precautions to protect themselves. Authorities advise: Never feed or approach a bear; Avoidi direct eye contact, whic…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
Wildlife Expert IDs Mystery Skeleton Found By Hackensack Man In River Wildlife Expert IDs Mystery Skeleton Found By Hackensack Man In River
Wildlife Expert IDs Mystery Skeleton Found By Hackensack Man In River A mysterious skeleton found Saturday by a Hackensack man in the Pequannock River has been identified by wildlife experts as a deer. Michael Rawlins, originally of Elmwood Park, was out for a hike in Pompton Lakes when he saw the bones floating in the river. Hackensack Riverkeeper Captain Bill Sheehan was able to identify it by its teeth. "You can clearly see the grinding teeth, which are like molars for dogs or humans," Sheehan told Daily Voice. That's what deer have because they're vegetarians and need to be able to grind food up." Sheehan said it's not uncommon to find an…

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by Cecilia Levine
Obituaries
Gregory 'Too Tall' Carson Of Emerson Dies, 29 Gregory 'Too Tall' Carson Of Emerson Dies, 29
Gregory 'Too Tall' Carson Of Emerson Dies, 29 Gregory Carson of Emerson and Belleville died on Feb. 20. He was 29 years old. He was born in Pequannock and lived in Prospect Park, Emerson, and Belleville. He graduated from Emerson High School with the Class of 2007. He was affectionately known by friends and family as "Gregors," "Too Tall" and "The Big G." Greg was an artist and specialized in sketch drawings and graffiti. He loved photography and enjoyed going to the Ramapo Reservation where he would photograph deer, wildlife and nature. He will be remembered as a loyal friend, loving, caring person wit…

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by Cecilia Levine