Bear Cub Found Alone Near Traffic—Troopers Step In Just in Time
A stretch of busy highway in northern New Jersey became the backdrop for an unexpected and unsettling scene when a small bear cub was spotted alone in a roadside ditch, just feet from passing traffic. With no mother in sight and danger all around, the discovery quickly turned into a race against time. State troopers arrived to find the vulnerable animal stranded and exposed—but what they did next helped turn a troubling moment into a story of rescue, even as the mystery of how the cub got there lingers.
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Now in Expert Care
After the rescue, the cub was turned over to staff with New Jersey’s Environmental Protection Department, who began caring for the animal. As of Friday, officials had not released details about the cub’s condition, leaving some questions about its health and next steps unanswered.
A Cub Without Its Mother
When troopers reached the scene, the bear cub was by itself. There was no sign of its mother, and officials did not know how long the animal had been there or how it ended up in the ditch in the first place.
Troopers were able to safely secure the cub and remove it from the roadside. They transported the animal back to the state police barracks, getting it away from the immediate danger of the highway.
Troopers Respond Quickly
Shortly before 1:40 p.m. on Wednesday, state police troopers from the Perryville station were called to milepost 12.2 in Union Township. With traffic passing nearby, they arrived to assess the situation and determine how best to handle the stranded cub.
A Startling Sight Along I-78
A routine stretch of Interstate 78 in northern New Jersey became the scene of an unusual discovery when a bear cub was spotted alone in a roadside ditch. The sight of the young animal, separated and exposed near a busy highway, immediately raised concern for its safety.
