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Man says bear stole his Italian sandwich

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The Associated Press Updated 9:02 PM Thursday, July 2, 2009

VERNON, N.J. — A northwestern New Jersey man said he was mugged in his driveway by a sandwich-craving bear. Henry Rouwendal said he was packing his car last Friday when he was hit from behind and knocked to the ground. He said the culprit was a black bear who took his Italian sandwich.

Rouwendal said he kicked the bear in the snout and throat.

He said the bruin made off with the bread, salami and other meats but left behind the lettuce, onions and tomatoes.

Vernon Township police said it's the first time a bear has attacked a person in the rural community in more than 25 years.

The state Environmental Protection Department so far has classified it as an "incident" and not an attack.

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Information from: The Star-Ledger, http://www.nj.com/starledger

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July 03, 2009 12:38 AM EDT

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Hey Yogi can I have some salami, too?
Boo Boo!!!!!!!!

Boo-Boo
10:44 AM, 7/3/2009

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This bear isn't going to stay healthy if it doesn't start eating vegetables.

Vegetarian
10:41 AM, 7/3/2009

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While the headline seems to indicate this as a humorous occurrence, it was not. This gentleman had a separated shoulder and numerous deep lacerations! I live 2 miles from where this occurred. It is NOT uncommon to see bears in one's yard or even in the street. A hunt is needed but NJ will not recognize the problem. The state does not want to offend the NUTS who blame the humans for the bear problem.

Bill
8:19 AM, 7/3/2009

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