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VIDEO: Bear Caught Digging Through Dumpster On NY Street VIDEO: Bear Caught Digging Through Dumpster On NY Street
Video: Bear Caught Digging Through Dumpster On NY Street A bear was caught on video trying to find its lunch inside a Rockland County dumpster.  The sighting happened on Tuesday, Aug. 5, when a hungry black bear was seen fishing through the contents of a dumpster on Highview Road in Monsey.  A video of the encounter was posted online by The Monsey Scoop.  The bear is seen grabbing a bag in its teeth and walking off with it before the video ends.  According to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, residents should take preventative measures to avoid attracting bears, including never feeding them or leaving food outdoors, o…

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Black Bear Spotted Roaming Westchester Neighborhoods: Here's Where Black Bear Spotted Roaming Westchester Neighborhoods: Here's Where
Black Bear Spotted Roaming Westchester Neighborhoods: Here's Where A black bear was spotted wandering through parts of Westchester, prompting a safety advisory from police.  According to an announcement from the Mount Pleasant Police Department on Sunday night, July 6, the bear was first seen around 4:20 p.m. on Stanley Street in Pleasantville and then again shortly afterward near Locust Road. The animal appeared to be heading toward Graham Hills Park.   Authorities said the bear looked healthy and was not behaving aggressively. Still, residents are urged to take precautions to avoid attracting wildlife. “Please be sure to cover garbage can…

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Increase In Bear Sightings Reported In Croton-On-Hudson: 'Do Not Approach' Increase In Bear Sightings Reported In Croton-On-Hudson: 'Do Not Approach'
Increase In Bear Sightings Reported In Croton-On-Hudson: 'Do Not Approach' Officials in a Northern Westchester village are advising residents to be wary of bears following an increase in sightings.  In an announcement on Wednesday, June 12, Croton-on-Hudson village officials said they have received "an increasing number" of black bear sighting reports in the last few weeks. Officials did not specify where the sightings occurred.  According to officials, this is likely because bears' movements increase in June as breeding season begins and young bears disperse to find their own space. The animals are usually not dangerous to people, but can become so if t…

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Several Bear Sightings Reported Throughout Putnam County: Here's How To Avoid Them Several Bear Sightings Reported Throughout Putnam County: Here's How To Avoid Them
Several Bear Sightings Reported Throughout Putnam County: Here's How To Avoid Them Several bear sightings have been reported throughout a Hudson Valley county as they emerge from their winter dens.  The sightings were reported over several days by residents in multiple areas of Putnam County, according to an announcement by the Putnam County SPCA on Tuesday, June 4.  Although the organization did not identify specific areas where the bears were spotted, it did explain that sightings have increased as the bears search for food following their emergence from their winter dens with depleted fat reserves. According to the New York State Department of Environmental …

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