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Aggressive Bear Shot At Essex County Park: Authorities Aggressive Bear Shot At Essex County Park: Authorities
Aggressive Bear Shot At Essex County Park: Authorities An aggressive bear was shot by police in an Essex County park on Monday, June 10, authorities said. At 1:22 p.m., the Essex County Sherriff's Office responded to South Mountain Reservation after a woman and her young daughter were trapped by bear in Locust Grove and could not exit, authorities said. As police attempted to lead the people out of the reservation, the bear re-appeared, authorities said. As police attempted to get the bear to return to the woods, the bear advanced upon them, and police were forced to shoot him, officers said.

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by Sam Barron
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Coyote Attack, Sightings Close Two North Jersey Parks Coyote Attack, Sightings Close Two North Jersey Parks
Coyote Attack, Sightings Close Two North Jersey Parks In the wake of a coyote attack and coyotes being spotted on the prowl, two North Jersey parks are closed to the public. On Saturday, July 1, the Town of Westfield announced it is closing Brightwood Park after an aggressive coyote was spotted. The Westfield Police Department and Westfield Regional Health Department are investigating and no injuries have occurred, the town said. Residents are advised to report any coyote sightings to the Westfield Police Department.  On Friday, June 30, a 13-year-old girl was hospitalized after being attacked by a coyote at South Mountain Reservation in…

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by Sam Barron
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Holiday Lights Spectacular Coming Soon To Turtle Back Zoo Holiday Lights Spectacular Coming Soon To Turtle Back Zoo
Holiday Lights Spectacular Coming Soon To Turtle Back Zoo The County of Essex is gearing up for its annual Holiday Lights Spectacular, a massive display featuring illuminated characters, winter scenes and holiday favorites at Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange and the surrounding South Mountain Reservation.  “We invite the public to make this Essex County holiday tradition your family tradition! Turtle Back Zoo will be turned into a Winter Wonderland, with extraordinary seasonal lighting exhibits and costumed characters. Stroll the landscaped paths of our Zoo and admire the illuminated images of everything from toy soldiers to penguins,” Essex Cou…

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by Paul Milo
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Bear Spotted In South Orange: Report Bear Spotted In South Orange: Report
Bear Spotted In South Orange: Report Police in Maplewood issued an alert Friday afternoon that a bear had been spotted on Wyoming Avenue in neighboring South Orange.  The Village Green reported that the text went out around 12:22 p.m., adding that schools in the area had been advised to hold recess indoors. The public was asked to avoid contact with the animal and to call police if it's seen.  The sighting was reported in the general vicinity of South Mountain Reservation, where bears have been spotted in the past. Black bears have been seen in all 21 of the state's counties. 

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by Paul Milo