In Essex County, NJ, police shot an aggressive bear that trapped a mother and daughter in South Mountain Reservation.

In Essex County, NJ, police shot and killed an aggressive bear that had trapped a mother and daughter in South Mountain Reservation. Authorities were called around 11:22 a.m. on Monday, and when they arrived, the bear charged at officers, leading them to shoot the animal for safety reasons. South Mountain Reservation, part of the Essex County Park System, has experienced an increase in bear sightings.

June 10, 2024
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