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A police officer holding a rescued bear cub. New Jersey State Police via AP

Have you ever rescued an animal?

US state troopers rescued a bear cub found at the side of a major road.

STATE POLICE TROOPERS in the US came to the rescue of a bear cub found in a ditch along the side of a major road in New Jersey.

Troopers from the Perryville station found the animal by itself, officials said.

Screenshot 2026-04-04 at 12.13.53 It is not clear how the cub ended up in the ditch or how long it had been there before it was spotted. New Jersey State Police via AP New Jersey State Police via AP

The bear was soon safely secured and taken to the state police barracks, where it was later turned over to staff at the state’s Environmental Protection Department, who were caring for the animal.

So today we’re asking you: Have you ever rescued an animal?


Poll Results:

Yes (4266)
No (1031)
No, but I've adopted a rescue animal (804)

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