Police Kill Bear on the Outskirts of Newark
From Times Wire Reports
A 300-pound black bear that had been wandering near homes for two days was shot and killed by police with shotguns in a backyard on the edge of Newark after it reared up on its hind legs and appeared ready to charge, authorities said.
“Good God almighty!” said Wanda Williams upon learning that a bear had been spotted on her street. “Why would a bear want to be in Newark?”
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