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Man Attacked By Bear at Morris County Reservoir
According to reports, the man had non-life threatening injuries. Three children were also rescued.
ROCKAWAY, NJ -Â A man was injured in a bear attack at Split Rock Reservoir in Morris County Sunday afternoon, according to various media reports.
Rockaway Township Mayor Michael Dachisen told NorthJersey.com police responded to the call of an animal attack around noon on Sunday. An adult was taken to the hospital via helicopter with non-life threatening injuries. Three children were rescued but unharmed.
The adult is a Boy Scout Leader.
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