Crime & Safety

Vehicle Strike Leaves 9 Geese Dead, 4 Hurt In Nutley: Police

A veterinarian took the animals to her facility for treatment and proper disposal, Nutley police said.

NUTLEY, NJ — An apparent vehicle strike left nine geese dead and four injured in Nutley last week, authorities said.

According to the Nutley Police Department, officers responded to Kingsland Avenue on Thursday, June 6 after receiving a report about multiple deceased geese in the roadway.

On arrival, police found nine dead and four injured geese along the roadside. It appears they were struck by a passing motorist, authorities said.

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A veterinarian took the geese to her facility for treatment and proper disposal, police said.

No additional information was immediately available.

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