UNION TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Law enforcement officers in New Jersey came to the aid of a young bear discovered stranded in a roadside ditch along a busy interstate highway in the northern part of the state.
Officers from the Perryville barracks arrived at the scene just before 1:40 p.m. on Wednesday after receiving reports of the animal near mile marker 12.2 on eastbound Interstate 78 in Union Township. Authorities confirmed the cub was alone when they found it.
Law enforcement successfully captured the young bear without incident and transported it to their headquarters facility. State Environmental Protection Department personnel later took custody of the animal and are now providing care.
Authorities have not determined what led to the cub becoming stranded in the roadside area or the length of time it remained there before being discovered. Information regarding the bear’s health status was not released as of Friday.
