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Article: BERGEN COUNTY EXECUTIVE MCNERNEY REMINDS RESIDENTS TO FOLLOW PRECAUTIONS WITH WILDLIFE
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- US Fed News Service, Including US State News
- Article date:
- January 30, 2007
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The Bergen County Executive issued the following press release:
Due to recent sightings of coyotes in Bergen County, Bergen County Executive McNerney and the Department of Health Services remind residents to take safety precautions for living with wild animals. While coyotes and fox are among the most successful urban mammals, they pose little risk for residents who follow simple precautions.
"The risk posed to residents by coyote and fox living near them is low," said McNerney. "We can keep that risk low by learning to take simple precautions. Living safely with wildlife enriches us all."
Coyotes may stay in closer contact with humans if food is constantly and easily available. Be sure ...