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Poughkeepsie, NY
Schools
College Student Bitten By Aggressive Animal Believed To Be Coyote In Hudson Valley
A student at a Hudson Valley college was bitten by what is believed to be a coyote. The incident took place in Dutchess County at Marist College in the town of Poughkeepsie around midnight on Tuesday, Feb. 7 near Leo Hall, according to the college's office of Safety of Security in a statement to students. Following the incident, the Dutchess County Health Department issued a warning alerting residents, including Marist College students, that an aggressive coyote was spotted on the college campus in the town of Poughkeepsie. It is unknown at this time if the animal is rabid, the department…
New Canaan, CT
Police & Fire
Foraging Bear Sighted In New Canaan: Police Warn Of Encounters
After several sightings in New Canaan, police are warning residents that bears do not hibernate all winter and may come out to find food. The warning came after a bear was spotted on Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 2:30 p.m. and Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 4:30 p.m. in New Canaan on North Wilton Road, according to New Canaan Police. The bear was spotted in New Canaan on North Wilton Road.Google Maps The bear was likely looking for food in bird feeders and garbage cans, according to authorities. "Bears do not hibernate all winter and will forage for food. Please know that bird feeders and accessible garb…
Edison, NJ
Police & Fire
Rabid Raccoon Found At Central Jersey Dog Park
A rabid raccoon was found at a park in Central Jersey. On Thursday, Dec. 29, the ill raccoon was found at the Rocky Top Dog Park after it came in contact with an owner’s dogs, South Brunswick police said. The raccoon was tested and found to be positive for rabies. All users of the dog park and nearby neighbors are advised to be alert of any wildlife that may be around the area of the Rocky Top Dog Park. Do not approach any wildlife and keep your pets away from them. If your pet comes in contact with a wild animal, contact the South Brunswick Police and request assistance from the Animal …
Kingston, NY
News
Alert Issued After 'Aggressive,' Rabid Fox Captured In Region
Officials in the region have issued a public alert after a rabid fox was captured by state wildlife experts. Sullivan County Public Health is advising the public to stay away from wild animals and be vigilant of their surroundings while camping, hiking, or playing in the parks near wooded areas. “A gray fox that was acting aggressively in the Town of Neversink was captured by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, sent to the NYS Department of Health laboratory, and tested positive for rabies,” said Public Health Director Nancy McGraw. McGraw said there were…
Yonkers, NY
Police & Fire
Video
: Police In Yonkers Report Bear Sightings, Warn Against Feeding
Police are receiving multiple reports of a black bear sauntering around in a Westchester County neighborhood. The bear was spotted in Yonkers in the Lawrence Park neighborhood in the area of Essex Place at Rockledge Road, Yonkers Police announced late Monday afternoon, Oct. 31. Anyone who sees a black bear near their home should watch for aggressive behavior and call the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Wildlife Line at (845) 256-3098, police said. pic.twitter.com/puVi4rxdEU — Yonkers Police HQ (@YonkersPD) October 31, 2022 "Food sources attract bears - the l…
Port Chester, NY
Police & Fire
Keep Your Pets Inside: Police Chase Coyote Out Of Lyon Park In Port Chester
Police had to chase a coyote back into the woods after it was spotted in a public park in Westchester County. On Saturday night, Oct. 22, police were alerted to a coyote seen in Port Chester at Lyon Park, authorities said in a Facebook post. After locating the coyote, police were able to get the animal into a wooded area by King Street after a "lengthy chase," police said. "Hopefully the coyote got the message to stay clear of congested/ residential areas," Port Chester police said in a post. Police also advised residents to be aware when letting pets outside earl…
Armonk, NY
Police & Fire
Suspect Emerges After Bird Feeder Stolen From Armonk Home Twice In A Week
A potential suspect has been identified after a Northern Westchester resident found that bird feeders were stolen from her home multiple times in the span of days. An Armonk resident reported that a bird feeder was stolen from her front porch on Banksville Road for the second time in a week at about 9:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 3, the North Castle Police Department said. The woman told police she heard a noise and saw a vehicle driving by her driveway before noticing the bird feeder was missing, according to the report. Police responded to the scene and determined that it appeared the bird fe…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Police & Fire
Dog Attacked By Bear In Morris County Backyard, Police Say
Police have issued a warning to Morris County residents after a dog was attacked by a bear in a local backyard. Officers were called to a home on Scott Street in Butler the day after the Saturday, August 20 attack, police said. A friend of the dog’s owner had apparently been pet sitting when the animal was let outside, police said. The friend was unaware that a mother bear and her cubs had entered the backyard, which was fenced. Surveillance footage from the incident showed the dog approaching the bears before being attacked by the mother bear, according to police. “We would like to remi…
Hartford, CT
News
Fox Found Trapped In Tire Rescued In Connecticut
Environmental conservation officers in Connecticut rescued a fox after the animal got its head stuck in a tire over the weekend. Officers in the Northwest corner helped free the animal after it became trapped while it was likely chasing a small rodent, according to an announcement from Connecticut State Environmental Conservation Police on Sunday, July 31. Authorities did not share the location where the incident took place. "With the help from the homeowners and a little baby oil, our wardens were able to safely free Mr. Fox," officials reported. "Although I’m sure he was 'tire'd out…
Bedford, NY
Lifestyle
Coyotes Kill Six Peacocks In Broad Daylight At Martha Stewart's Katonah Estate
Six peacocks on Martha Stewart's 153-acre New York estate were killed in a brazen, broad-daylight attack by coyotes. The 80-year-old writer/television personality said she's building an enclosed fence around her yard at the property in the hamlet of Katonah in the Town of Bedford in Northern Westchester County. "RIP beautiful Blue Boy," Stewart wrote on Instagram In a post that displayed a video of one of the victims. "The coyotes came in broad daylight and devoured him and five others.” Stewart said six "large and aggressive coyotes who have expensive tastes when it comes to poultry" car…
Rivertowns, NY
News
CDC Issues New Monkeypox Guidance Amid Increase In Cases
Amid the largest monkeypox outbreak ever in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued new guidance. Since May 2022, monkeypox cases, which have historically been rare in the United States, have been identified in 18 states and territories among both persons returning from international travel and their close contacts domestically, the CDC said. The CDC said there have now been 72 confirmed cases of monkeypox -- a big jump from the 19 cases reported at the beginning of June. Globally, more than 1,600 cases have been reported from more than 30 countri…
Bowie, MD
News
Capitol Fox Who Bit 9 Including Congressman Euthanized Over Rabies Concerns: Report
The "Capitol Fox" who bit several individuals including a congressman has been put down because over rabies concerns, Fox News reports. The fox reportedly bit Representative Ami Bera, a reporter, and at least seven other people on Tuesday, April 5, the outlet reports. Rep. Bera later shared the bite marks on Twitter, showing no sign of illness. Thanks everyone for the well wishes! I feel healthy and am glad to be back at work.Despite the dustup, I hold no grudge or ill will against @thecapitolfox. Hoping the 🦊 and its family are safely relocated and wishing it a happy and prosperous f…
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