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New Jersey State Troopers Rescue Bear Cub From Highway Ditch
Troopers secured the cub and turned it over to state environmental staff, while officials said its condition was not available.
- On Wednesday, April 1, 2026, New Jersey State Police rescued a lone bear cub from a roadside ditch along Interstate 78 in Union Township.
- Troopers from the Perryville station responded to a call at milepost 12.2 shortly before 1:40 p.m., finding the animal alone in the ditch.
- Officers safely secured the cub, transporting it to the state police barracks before turning it over to the Environmental Protection Department for care.
- Officials noted it remains unclear how the cub ended up in the ditch or how long it had been there, though the animal is receiving necessary care.
- Specific details regarding the animal's condition were not available Friday, marking an unusual rescue for the New Jersey State Police.
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Abandoned bear cub, 'under arrest for cuteness,' grabbed by state troopers from interstate highway
New Jersey State Police troopers rescued a bear cub found alone in a ditch along Interstate 78 in Union Township. The cub was turned over to environmental officials for care.
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37% Center
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C 37%
R 26%
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