Last week a bear killed goats behind an electric fence inside a barn in Hanson. The decision to kill it when it’s found has created controversy throughout our region. Keepers of livestock want their animals protected. They’ve received death threats from lovers of wildlife. A normally small monthly gathering at the Halifax COA Tuesday morning […]
Trick-or-treaters in Whitman and Hanson were asked to be aware of another scary sight on Halloween, a bear. Whitman Police say that at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday they received a report of a black bear in the area of Commercial St. between Linden St. and Dyer Ave. An officer reported seeing the bear while responding to […]
A bear was struck on Route 3 Wednesday morning. Massachusetts State Police tell WATD News that shortly after 7:15 a.m. they received a report from a driver who said they struck a bear near Clark Rd. in Plymouth. The bear apparently went into the median. Cruisers arrived on scene but were unable to locate the […]
Plymouth Police are warning people that a bear was spotted in town. Police say the bear, named Buster, has been seen foraging through peoples’ trash on Bourne Rd. They also say residents should take down bird feeders and not leave small pets unattended outside. Other warnings posted by the department are to keep trash barrels […]
Turkeys have been making their presence known outside Broadcast House at 130 Enterprise Dr. in Marshfield.
Zak Mertz, Executive Director of the New England Wildlife Center, spoke with WATD’s Christine James about rodenticides and sadly the passing of a bald eagle named MK.
Isabella Ripley speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the Pooch Playoffs. For more information click here.
Officials in Brockton are reporting a bear sighting. The city says that at around 4:30 a.m. Friday a resident in the area of North Pearl St. and Healey Terr. captured the presence of a black bear on video wandering through their backyard. There were no reports of the bear interacting with any members of the […]
Gov. Charlie Baker signed in to law “Nero’s Law” on Tuesday. The new law will let emergency personnel treat injured police dogs and bring them to veterinary facilities. Nero’s bill was named for the K9 partner of slain Yarmouth Police Sgt. Sean Gannon. Current State Rep and former Yarmouth Deputy Police Steven Xiarhos one of […]
As the law currently stands, if a police canine (k-9) is injured in the line of duty, it is illegal for EMS personnel to care for them or transport them to the animal hospital. Nero’s Law, if passed, would change all that Rep. Steve Xiarhos, of the 5th Barnstable District, was a Deputy Police Chief […]