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Monsey, NY
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: Bear Caught Digging Through Dumpster On Street In Monsey
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…
Pleasantville, NY
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Black Bear Spotted Roaming Pleasantville 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…
Cortlandt, NY
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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…
Mahopac, NY
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Several Bear Sightings Reported Throughout This Hudson Valley 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 …
Hartford, CT
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Adult Male Bear Shot, Killed By CT Business Owner In Self-Defense
A Connecticut business owner who was cleaning up trash from around a garbage dumpster shot and killed a bear that approached him. The incident occurred in Hartford County early Monday, June 3, in Canton. Paul Copleman, spokesman for the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, said the bear, an adult male, had gotten into the "unsecured" dumpster. The business owner, who was not named, was cleaning up the mess when the bear returned. Copleman said wildlife personnel and EnConn police responded to the scene. He did not release details regarding the shootin…
Monsey, NY
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Rise In Ramapo Bear Sightings Sparks Concerns
After a recent rise in the number of reported bear sightings in Ramapo neighborhoods, the town's supervisor is advising residents to take precautions. "My office has received multiple calls from residents who are rightfully concerned about recent bear sightings," said Supervisor Michael Specht. In an effort to help, Specht offered some tips to help deter bears from entering local properties courtesy of the state Department of Conservation. Black bears have been raiding area garbage cans in Ramapo and the surrounding area.NY Department of Conservation According to the Department of Con…
Westport, CT
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Multiple Black Bear Sightings Reported In Westport
There have been multiple new black bear sightings reported as the weather continues to warm up. The Westport Police Department said that on Monday, June 29, it received multiple reports of black bears making the rounds in the northern section of town. Police said that at least one bear cub and one large male bear were spotted by local residents. The bears were not acting aggressively, and seemed to be acting normally. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Wildlife Division (DEEP) was notified. “Black bears are becoming increasingly common in Connecticut,” pol…
