These Bergen County communities are on bear alert

NBC New York reports that multiple black bear sightings across four Bergen County towns (Englewood, Tenafly, Teaneck, and Cresskill) over a two-day period have prompted local police alerts and safety advisories. The article includes specifics about sightings—exact locations, dates, and Ring camera video evidence from the mayor of Englewood—alongside guidance from wildlife experts on proper bear encounter response (making noise rather than running) and prevention measures like securing trash. The reporting is sourced from named police departments, local officials, and residents with direct observations, though the article lacks quotes from official wildlife experts beyond the New Jersey Department of Fish & Wildlife advisory referenced from last month. Independent search results from Patch, Daily Voice, and AOL corroborate the multi-town sightings and seasonal context (spring emergence from hibernation), confirming the scope of the alert. A critical reader should note that the article does not clarify whether authorities believe this is a single bear or multiple bears, and offers no timeline for when the alert is expected to conclude or what triggers would indicate the threat has passed.