The Star-Ledger: Bear sightings in Metuchen and Union are rare and unwelcome


This young black bear made himself at home in a Metuchen backyard on Monday from 7 a.m. to around 9 p.m.
Photo by Jillian Weislo

It's bad news, bears. Two black bears appeared Monday in the eastern part of New Jersey, where they were a rare and unwelcome sight. They learned it's tough going for the adventurous.

One spent most of the day about 75 feet up a tree in Metuchen, and was still there late Monday night — after lowering himself down to the ground and disappearing into the darkness — with curious residents watching from below. Another bear stayed on the ground in Union Township, and was killed by police when it wandered too close to schools.
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Posted by WILDNEWJERSEY at 6/21/2011 10:31 AM
Categories: Bears
Tags: bear metuchen bear union county bear black bear elizabeth irvington
 

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