Crime & Safety
Bobcat Spotted In Oradell, Authorities Warn
Breaking: The Oradell Office of Emergency Management warned residents to keep their distance and notify police if a bobcat is spotted.
ORADELL, NJ — A Woodland Avenue resident reported seeing a bobcat and reported the sighting to police, the borough Office in Emergency Management said in a warning to residents Thursday.
Oradell Police notified the state Department of Fish and Wildlife about the sighting.
"Bobcats are a wild animal and should be respected as such," police said in their warning. "Always keep your distance and do not approach."
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Anyone who sees a bobcat should call the Oradell Police Department at 201-261-0200.
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