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Cornell Students Skin 120-Pound Black Bear In Dorm Kitchen After Killing It Off Campus Cornell Students Skin 120-Pound Black Bear In Dorm Kitchen After Killing It Off Campus
Cornell Students Skin 120-Pound Black Bear In Dorm Kitchen After Killing It Off Campus Two students skinned and butchered a legally hunted black bear in a campus dorm kitchen at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, prompting outcry but no charges. On Thursday, Sept. 11, university and state officials confirmed the hunt and the on-campus processing but said no laws were broken. NBC News reported the pair killed the 120-pound black bear over the weekend and brought the carcass into a residence hall to process it on Saturday, Sept. 6.  The students held valid New York State hunting licenses, a Cornell spokesperson said, adding that a police report was filed after a comp…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Tranquilized Bear Rescued From Tree In NY Neighborhood Tranquilized Bear Rescued From Tree In NY Neighborhood
Tranquilized Bear Rescued From Tree In NY Neighborhood A tranquilized black bear was safely removed from a tree in an Orange County neighborhood thanks to teamwork between city police, firefighters, and wildlife officials. The incident unfolded on Monday, August 4, when Middletown Police called in the fire department for help retrieving the bear from a tree on Grove Street. According to a social media post from the Middletown Fire Department on Tuesday, August 5, the bear — described humorously as an “oversize kitten” — had already been tranquilized when crews arrived.  Firefighters worked with wildlife management agents to lower the anim…

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by Ben Crnic
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WATCH: Bear Walks Near Woman Pushing Stroller On Quiet NY Street WATCH: Bear Walks Near Woman Pushing Stroller On Quiet NY Street
Watch: Bear Walks Near Woman Pushing Stroller On Quiet NY Street A heart-stopping moment was caught on video in Rockland County when a woman pushing a stroller unknowingly walked just feet ahead of a large black bear.  The close call happened in Monsey on Powderhorn Drive, according to a report from The Monsey Scoop on Wednesday, July 23.  In the video, a woman is seen strolling casually with a baby in tow—completely unaware that a black bear is quietly walking behind her. Fortunately, the bear veered off and walked away without incident. The woman and child were unharmed. A video of the incident was posted by The Monsey Scoop:  According to the New Y…

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by Ben Crnic
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Black Bear Spotted In Hudson Valley Backyard Black Bear Spotted In Hudson Valley Backyard
Black Bear Spotted In Hudson Valley Backyard Police are warning residents to watch for black bears after one was spotted in the backyard of a Hudson Valley home. The bear was spotted in Rockland County around 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 14, at a home on Simkin Drive in New City. "We want to remind everyone to stay safe and keep a respectful distance from wildlife," the Clarkstown Police Department said. Here are some safety tips if you encounter a black bear: Never feed or approach a bear. Remain calm. Do not run; instead, back away slowly. Make noise to alert the bear to your presence without startling it. Secure your trash and rem…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Bear Takes Stroll On Porch At Northern Westchester Home: Photos Bear Takes Stroll On Porch At Northern Westchester Home: Photos
Bear Takes Stroll On Porch At Northern Westchester Home: Photos A Northern Westchester resident was lucky enough to get a surprise visit from a black bear at her home.  The bear was seen on the porch of a Bedford residence on Hissarlik Way on Saturday, July 27, according to the home's resident.  In photos of the sighting provided to Daily Voice, the bear is seen approaching the homeowner's glass door and peering inside the home.  Daily Voice According to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, those who encounter bears should not approach them and should stay inside or in a safe location until it leaves the ar…

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by Ben Crnic