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Jersey City Rescue Calls Police on Bare-Handed Goose Killing

5/8/2026

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Animal rescue advocates are urging Jersey City police to investigate a suspected bare-hand killing of a male Canada goose.
The goose was discovered dead on the Morris Canal after an alleged confrontation with a construction worker.
The rescue group alleges the bird was strangled with the perpetrator’s bare hands.
Officials note that Canada geese are protected by law.

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Animal rescue advocates are urging Jersey City police to investigate a suspected bare-hand killing of a male Canada goose.
The goose was discovered dead on the Morris Canal after an alleged confrontation with a construction worker.
The rescue group alleges the bird was strangled with the perpetrator’s bare hands.
Officials note that Canada geese are protected by law.