Police: No evidence of bear attack in Pohatcong, despite resident’s claim
Pohatcong police say that there is no evidence of a bear attack in town Wednesday, despite claims by a resident. The resident claimed that he encountered a bear Wednesday morning when he went out onto
•
Aug 5, 2016, 2:25 AM
•
Updated 2,956 days ago
Share:
Pohatcong police say that there is no evidence of a bear attack in town Wednesday, despite claims by a resident.
The resident claimed that he encountered a bear Wednesday morning when he went out onto his porch to feed his cats. He said that the bear swatted at him and cut his arm.
The man was taken to the hospital to be treated for lacerations, but after a complete investigation, police say that the injuries "were not caused by result of a bear encounter."
Officials did not say how the man was hurt. He still maintains that he was attacked by a bear.
More from News 12
0:17
Coast Guard rescues man having medical episode in fishing boat near north tip of Sandy Hook
1:03
Dry conditions with mostly sunny skies in New Jersey
0:29
Police: Woman struck by car while walking dog in Berkley Township
0:44
Officials: East Orange fire damages 2 homes, displaces 4 families
1:47
Family of man killed while riding scooter in Elizabeth says they ‘want justice’
0:33
