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06-06-2005, 10:18
Hang that food, New Jersey hikers.......
TRENTON: BEAR WARNING ISSUED State wildlife officials warned New Jersey residents in all 21 counties to be alert for black bears. This year, bears have been seen walking through neighborhoods and backyards in Hudson, Middlesex and Sussex Counties and swimming in Sandy Hook Bay in Monmouth County. Wildlife officials received 487 bear complaints between Jan. 1 and May 9, more than twice the number received during the same period last year. Officials warn that bears are attracted to food in trash and pet food left outside. (AP)
TRENTON: BEAR WARNING ISSUED State wildlife officials warned New Jersey residents in all 21 counties to be alert for black bears. This year, bears have been seen walking through neighborhoods and backyards in Hudson, Middlesex and Sussex Counties and swimming in Sandy Hook Bay in Monmouth County. Wildlife officials received 487 bear complaints between Jan. 1 and May 9, more than twice the number received during the same period last year. Officials warn that bears are attracted to food in trash and pet food left outside. (AP)