Venomous Snake, Hungry Bears Terrify Upstate New York Residents – Hudson Valley Post

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Officials say both sightings are part of a growing problem.
Wildlife continues to scare off residents in the Hudson Valley.
Earlier this month, the New York State DEC responded to a home in New Paltz after a homeowner spotted a venomous copperhead snake slithering near their home’s back door.

The arriving forest ranger confirmed the snake's identity as a copperhead, a native pit viper known for its venom, and safely relocated the snake away from the property.
Some residents in the lower Hudson Valley spent Memorial Day weekend hiding from a black bear.
A black bear cub was spotted in Nyack on Sunday and Monday. The bear was seen in the Nyack Plaza area on Haven Court in South Nyack.
This is the time of year when black bear sightings increase across the Empire State. Police say hungry black bears are roaming around neighborhoods, damaging bird feeders and going through trash cans in search of food.
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All are encouraged to call local police if they spot a bear.
The New York State DEC's "BearWise" tips to minimize interaction with bears are below:
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