HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ — Bears are active, and Hopewell Township Animal Control is reminding residents to keep their distance.
In a safety reminder posted Tuesday, Oct. 27, the township urged people to avoid approaching bears.
"Bears are active — give them space and leave them alone," the notice said.
Residents were also reminded not to feed bears and to secure their trash.
The township advised anyone dealing with a bear-related emergency to call 911 and the New Jersey Fish & Wildlife Bear Team at 1-877-WARN-DEP.
The department also provided a general office number, 856-629-0552, for additional information.
The announcement did not identify a specific bear sighting or location.
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