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Black Bear Sightings Close Morris County Park Black Bear Sightings Close Morris County Park
Black Bear Sightings Close Morris County Park A Morris County park has been shut down until further notice following a series of black bear sightings, officials said Wednesday, June 21. The bear was seen acting aggressively toward visitors at Tourne County Park, according to the Morris County Park Commission. The commission cited dog owners’ unleashed animals as the reasoning behind the black bear’s behavior. One instance reportedly involved a sow protecting a trio of cubs. The Morris County Sheriff’s Patrol Unit is in charge of monitoring the park. Residents can stay updated on its reopening date by visiting the Morris County Park C…

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by Valerie Musson
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Rabid Coyote Found At Morris County Park Rabid Coyote Found At Morris County Park
Rabid Coyote Found At Morris County Park A coyote that tested positive for rabies was found at a Morris County park, authorities said. The animal was found in Tourne County Park in Boonton and recently tested positive, Denville Police said in a release on Friday, July 29. “We urge residents not to feed, approach or permit their pets to interact with coyotes or other animals which are potential carriers of rabies, particularly those which appear sick”, said Dr. Carlos Perez, Jr., Denville Township’s Health Officer. In addition to coyotes, common carriers of the rabies virus include raccoons, skunks, foxes, woodchucks, bats, a…

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by Valerie Musson
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Aggressive Black Bear Shuts Morris County Park Aggressive Black Bear Shuts Morris County Park
Aggressive Black Bear Shuts Morris County Park A Morris County park is temporarily closed due to an “aggressive” bear that approached visitors on at least one occasion, authorities said. The bear was sighted in a frequently traveled area at Tourne County Park in Denville and Boonton Township Tuesday, according to the Morris County Park Police Department. The bear reportedly approached visitors on a trail “aggressively,” the department said. The department is working alongside NJ Fish and Game to set up a trap near where the bear was sighted. The Tourne County Park located in Denville & Boonton Twps. and the Borough of Mountai…

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by Valerie Musson