Crime & Safety

Hopewell Township Issues Bear Safety Warning: What Residents Should Know

Hopewell Township Animal Control says bears are active and is urging residents to take precautions.

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.

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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.

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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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