Nature reserve addressing rise in vehicle collisions with wildlife

EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — A local nature reserve in the Lehigh Valley is addressing a troubling rise in motor vehicle collisions with wildlife.

The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area says 19 incidents resulted in the death of large wildlife animals in the month of October.

These crashes pose a risk to drivers and animals.

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To combat this issue, there will be an increase in patrols targeting speeding on Route 209 in the coming weeks.

Drivers caught speeding will face higher citation rates than usual.

The park urges drivers to slow down and prioritize safety.

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