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Black Bear Caught Snacking On Seeds Behind Pennsylvania Home: Police Black Bear Caught Snacking On Seeds Behind Pennsylvania Home: Police
Black Bear Caught Snacking On Seeds Behind Pennsylvania Home: Police A black bear was spotted behind a home in Plumstead Township after it gobbled up a pile of grass seed, local police said on Wednesday, June 18. The bear was seen near Old Durham Road around 12:23 p.m., police said in a release posted at 3:07 p.m. The Pennsylvania Game Commission was notified after the animal lingered briefly before continuing on its way. Authorities used the incident to remind residents to remove outdoor food sources that could attract wildlife — especially bears. "To prevent bears from wandering through your property, it is essential to eliminate these food sources," the …

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by Jillian Pikora
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Bear Cub Spotted Near Central Park Bridge In Doylestown, Game Commission Called Bear Cub Spotted Near Central Park Bridge In Doylestown, Game Commission Called
Bear Cub Spotted Near Central Park Bridge In Doylestown, Game Commission Called A bear cub may be roaming near a popular bridge in Central Park, prompting a wildlife warning from Doylestown Township staff on Monday, May 5. Officials say they were alerted to the possible sighting earlier in the day and immediately notified the Pennsylvania Game Commission. The animal was reportedly seen near the bridge in the heart of the park—a spot frequented by families, joggers, and dog walkers. If you see the cub or notice any bear activity, authorities ask you to call the Game Commission at 1-833-742-4868. No aggressive behavior has been reported, but wildlife experts caution aga…

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by Jillian Pikora
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KIDNAPPING: NJ Girl, 11, Returned Home Safely From Delaware, Accused Abductor, 27, Seized KIDNAPPING: NJ Girl, 11, Returned Home Safely From Delaware, Accused Abductor, 27, Seized
Kidnapping: NJ Girl, 11, Returned Home Safely From Delaware, Accused Abductor, 27, Seized An 11-year-old New Jersey girl was returned home safely after she was kidnapped in Wayne and taken to Delaware, authorities said. Darius Matylewich, 27, of Bear, DE. was captured on Sept. 10 after he took the girl earlier in the day from an undisclosed location near the confluence of Routes 46, 80 and 23 without her parents’ knowledge, they said. Certain specific details are being withheld to protect the identity of the child, whom authorities said Matylewich met while playing an online video game. Some information was provided in a joint release from Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. V…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Bear Struck Dead On US Rt. 15 In PA: Authorities (PHOTOS) Bear Struck Dead On US Rt. 15 In PA: Authorities (PHOTOS)
Bear Struck Dead On US Rt. 15 In PA: Authorities (Photos) A bear was killed when a pick-up truck hit it on US Route 15 in Pennsylvania on Wednesday, authorities say.  A white pick-up truck hit the bear crossing Rt. 15 north a little after 10 a.m. on July 26, 2023, according to the Barlow Volunteer Fire Department. The crash happened near Gettysburg at mile marker 7.2, according to the department.  Company 22 and Mutual Aid responded to the call to the scene.  The driver was unharmed.  This is the second crash involving a bear on a Pennsylvania highway that Daily Voice has reported on in less than 24 hours. In the o…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Be Aware Of The Bear, Say Authorities In Bucks County Be Aware Of The Bear, Say Authorities In Bucks County
Be Aware Of The Bear, Say Authorities In Bucks County A bear has been spotted in lower Bucks County, and authorities are warning residents to take precautions.  The "very small, very young bear" was sighted near the Delaware Canal in Yardley Borough, police said in a statement on Wednesday, June 7.  "This is his first year away from his mom and he is slightly displaced," authorities explained.  The Pennsylvania Game Commission is recommending residents bring inside any bird feeders or other outdoor food sources. In an emergency scenario, authorities say to "stand up, wave your arms, and yell" at the bear.  "They are not n…

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by Mac Bullock