Hikers encounter multiple bears on forest trail

Heard on: Northampton PA Law Dispatch Group Calls

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This transcript is auto-generated from live dispatch audio and may be incomplete or inaccurate. It is not an official report and may change.

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Go over 912 .

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At Jenny Jump, I've got two people walking on the summit trail, and they're basically running into bears left and right, looking for guidance on how to get back to their vehicle safely.

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Which is parked at the bathroom.

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I do have coordinates for where they are now, as well as a phone number for them.

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911, you just send that call my way.

00:24

I'm not turning you on for right now.

00:27

Received, do you need the number over the air?

00:30

Negative, we can send it to my fax.

00:34

Received 1950.

00:37

891 from 907.

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Yes.

00:42

Do you want me to head your way?

00:46

No, you don't.

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All right, received.

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Turn 891.

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891.

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Can you go with that phone number? My cab's down.

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Caller's name is (name withheld).

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Phone number (number withheld).

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And they do believe there's cubs in the area, but they weren't able to see a mother.

5/13/2026 04:49 PM

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Jenny Jump State Forest, 330 State Park Rd, Hope, NJ 07844

Hikers encounter multiple bears on forest trail

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As discussed during the dispatch call, two hikers at Jenny Jump State Forest reported encountering multiple bears on the summit trail and requested assistance returning safely to their vehicle near the park's bathroom area. Officers coordinated guidance and communication with the hikers to ensure their safety.

Hikers encounter multiple bears on forest trail

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