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Lynx Captured After Being On Loose In Suffolk County Lynx Captured After Being On Loose In Suffolk County
Lynx Captured After Being On Loose In Suffolk County A lynx that was on the run on Long Island has been captured after much hard work and is safe at an area sanctuary. The wild animal, which is believed to be a Eurasian lynx, had been spotted in numerous locations in the Islip area throughout the week. According to Frank Florida, of the Strong Island Rescue League, the cat was captured with the use of a heat-seeking drone around 4 a.m., Friday, July 29 on Hawthrone Avenue in Central Islip. Earlier Story: Possible Bobcat Sighting Reported In West Islip Once spotted, the cat -- officials are not sure yet if the cat is a boy or girl -- was tr…

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by Kathy Reakes
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COVID-19: Police Force In Fairfield County Town Tests ‘Pandemic Drone’ That Can Sense Symptoms COVID-19: Police Force In Fairfield County Town Tests ‘Pandemic Drone’ That Can Sense Symptoms
Covid-19: Police Force In Fairfield County Town Tests ‘Pandemic Drone’ That Can Sense Symptoms As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues its grasp on the tristate area, a police department in Fairfield County is testing a unique state-of-the-art tool using drone technology. Westport Police Chief Foti Koskinas and Captain Ryan Paulsson, head of the department’s drone program, are testing new drone technology called “Flatten the Curve Pilot Program.” The department partnered with the technology/drone company Draganfly, to test software that can help the community practice safe social distancing while identifying possible coronavirus symptoms. The testing program seemed a…

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by Kathy Reakes