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NJ Releases Disturbing Photos Believed To Be 'Pedals,' Bear Feared Dead​: Patch PM

Also: N.J. football standout killed in early-morning crash / NASA rocket launch visible over NJ Monday / Police shooting in Toms River.

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NJ Releases Disturbing Photos Believed To Be 'Pedals,' Bear Feared Dead

The state Division of Fish and Wildlife released photos believed to be Pedals, a beloved upright-walking bear that was reportedly killed by a bowhunter Oct. 10 during the first state-sanctioned bow and arrow bear hunt in 40 years. >>>Read more on Patch.

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Horrific 4-Car Crash Kills N.J. Football Standout

  • Mike Devenio, 24, died in a horrific 4-car crash on Route 3 in East Rutherford at 3:30 a.m. on Sunday.

NASA Rocket Launch May Be Visible Over New Jersey Monday

  • A rocket launch may be visible across the East Coast, including in New Jersey, on Monday night, according to NASA officials.

Man In Critical Condition Following Toms River Police Shooting: Prosecutor

  • Preliminary investigation shows the man called 911 to draw police to him and feigned having a weapon, prosecutor's office says.

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