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NC Wildlife Resources Commission
The emergency closure comes after staff witnessed multiple incidents of people getting too close, leading to habituated bears approaching and even leaning directly on vehicles.
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Recent storms halted progress on critical infrastructure and security upgrades that began in early July. -
Officials say the training will involve aircraft and ground forces, and people may see or hear increased activity during the exercise. -
The county just announced $165,000 in funding for its Urgent Repair Program. -
People are warned never to approach or touch wild animals. Anyone who has been scratched, bitten, or handled wildlife in that area should contact a doctor or the health department immediately. -
Biologists discovered a deep cut on the tail fin and a puncture wound near the jaw, pointing to a potential fishing interaction. -
It's the first time the world's largest sea turtle species has nested in the area since 2009.
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