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Here at Denville Medical, our commitment is to you and your health. We are committed to improving your quality of life by effective treatment and therapy, catered specifically to your needs. Unlike some of our competition, we take a team approach to your treatment plan working together as a unit to provide the best possible care for our patients.
It's easy to start your healing journey at Denville Medical. It all starts when you contact our office to make an appointment. From there, we set you on a course to recovery through a three-step process:
Meet the Doctor: During your initial doctor consultation, we will talk at length about what challenges you're currently facing. From there, we will speak about your goals and what you want to accomplish together. The first conversation with your doctor is crucial and lays the groundwork for a life-changing experience at Denville Medical.
Craft a Customized Treatment Plan for Your Recovery: Some medical and rehabilitation centers in New Jersey apply the same treatments to all patients, regardless of their needs and goals. At Denville Medical, we don't subscribe to the "one size fits all" model. Instead, we rely on our seasoned team of doctors and physical therapists, chiropractors, acupuncturists and specialists to find the right solution to your unique situation.
Start Feeling the Relief: Our hard work and commitment to recovery will pay off through our personalized work together. With the help of our skilled doctors and chiropractors, you can finally start living the life you want to live - all on your own terms.
At Denville Medical & Sports Rehabilitation Center, we are proud to provide holistic and wellness care that changes lives. Whether your body needs Chiropractor, physical therapy, acupuncture, or needs to see a specialist, we can help.
Here are just a few of the customized therapy services we offer to help our patients live with passion and confidence:
At Denville Medical, your licensed physical therapist's goal is to maximize your body's structure and increase its overall function for long-term health. To accomplish this, our physical therapists combine traditional and innovative techniques focused on increasing muscle strength and improving the body's range of motion. Our goal is to discover the root cause of your pain or mobility problems. That way, we can address the true reason why you need physical therapy, and work towards achieving long-lasting relief.
Of course, we understand that every patient is different. Your doctor can provide expert care in an encouraging environment by creating a customized treatment plan for you using modern, evidence-based research.
Chiropractor is a common service offered at Denville Medical, often combined with our physical therapy, sports medicine, and acupuncture treatments. When delivering a whole wellness and body approach, chiropractic treatments generally focus on the musculoskeletal and nervous systems. Our chiropractor's primary focus is to aid in adjusting your body's proper structure by improving nerve function and removing imbalances.
Our goal is to work together as a team to get you maximum medical improvement. To determine which chiropractic techniques and treatments are suitable for you, our chiropractors will conduct an initial evaluation to dig deep into your medical history, previous treatments, diagnostic tests, and current conditions. During your first consultation, be sure to ask any questions you may have. Once we agree on your customized chiropractic program, we will begin treatment as soon as possible.
Our patients typically feel relief during their initial visit. Although a reduction in pain is not an indication that the condition is gone, relief is the first step. As the chiropractor adjusts and manipulates your spine and joints, many feel a sense of relief as circulation is restored. A number of our patients admit to experiencing an increased range of motion after their first visit and increased function as they continue their care.
A single migraine can ruin your entire day. Migraines stem from irregular muscle contractions in the neck and head area. Anything from loud music to a bright computer screen can trigger these painful headaches. Fortunately, your chiropractor may be able to help provide an escape from the pain without surgery or drugs. Migraine symptoms include:
After speaking with your Doctor of Chiropractic, he or she may recommend treatments like trigger point therapy, which is a neuromuscular massage. Trigger point therapy boosts blood flow and releases pressure from compressed nerves in your body.
Whether you work in an office 40 hours a week or have to lift heavy items in a warehouse, neck pain is common across all people and professions. Neck pain is debilitating and can be caused by a range of issues like poor posture, work injuries, and harmful sleeping positions. These issues often strain your neck muscles. If you notice any of these symptoms, it could be time to consult with a chiropractor:
Chiropractor helps by relieving nerve and disc pressure. These nerves and discs are located between your vertebrae. After identifying the underlying cause of your pain, your chiropractor may use a combination of treatments to provide relief.
Have you been suffering from sharp pain that shoots down your back to your lower legs? If so, you might have sciatica. Your sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in your body. Sciatic pain begins when your sciatic nerve is pinched or trapped, or you have underlying conditions like spinal stenosis or a herniated disc. Symptoms of Sciatica often include:
Proper Chiropractor can relieve your pain in a gentle, natural way. Since your pain is unique, your treatment plan should be too. Therapies include ultrasounds to reduce swelling, cold therapies to minimize inflammation, and adjustments to restore your vertebrae's alignment.
Joint pain from conditions like Arthritis can strip the joy out of simple activities that we enjoy every day. Fortunately, if you're looking for a non-invasive way to ease joint pain, your chiropractor may be able to help. Great Chiropractor will maximize the functionality of your joints with techniques like ultrasounds, cold laser therapies, and joint manipulation. Usually caused by various forms of Arthritis, age, and injuries, symptoms of joint pain include:
If joint pain affects your daily life, contact a licensed chiropractor to begin treatment ASAP. Your chiropractor will develop a customized plan around your pain to address the root cause of your discomfort.
Our hips serve many functions, from bearing weight to running. Since they're engaged in just about every way we move, hip problems can have serious consequences. Like neck pain, hip pain is very common – so much so that more than 58% of Americans are living with it, according to the CDC. Hip problems are usually caused by injuries or osteoarthritis, though normal wear and tear over time is also a contributing factor. If you notice any of these symptoms, an appointment with a chiropractor may be in order:
Since any joint in the body can be misaligned, like your hip joint, working with a chiropractor could be best for long-term relief. Any joint in the body can be out of alignment, including the hip joint, and it can cause severe pain, discomfort, and limited range of motion. Treatments in your personalized plan may include chiropractic adjustments, stretching, and exercise therapy.
Your spine comprises a litany of moving parts that must work together for healthy mobility. Spinal discs are just one of these parts, which act as cushions between your vertebrae. When you have a herniated disc, the bones in your spine grind against each other, causing intense pain. Also called a slipped disc, this back problem is very common and can be caused by wear and tear with age or traumatic events like car accidents. Keep an eye out for the following symptoms of a herniated disc:
After your chiropractor evaluates your spine for overall functionality, they will develop a personalized treatment plan for ongoing care. Common treatments for herniated discs include spinal manipulation techniques like flexion-distraction and therapeutic exercises.
At Denville Medical, we aim to serve you with long-lasting quality of life through personalized chiropractic treatments in New Jersey. The path to a pain-free life begins with a customized treatment plan tailored to your body and needs. We start with your first evaluation, where our experts dig deep into your medical history, current condition, your overall health goals and perform diagnostic tests. From there, we'll create your plan and help you hit your milestones every step of the way until your quality of life is improved.
If you're sick and tired of living with painful limitations, we're here to help you break free. No surgery. No addictive medicine. Only comprehensive Chiropractor, crafted with health and happiness in mind.
Answer : While some chiropractors rely on outdated techniques to treat patients, our team uses a combination of tried-and-true methods and modern strategies, including:
Answer : During your first visit with our physical therapist, we will complete a series of tests and screenings to establish a baseline for your care. You can expect to complete stability screenings, strength tests, and computerized range of motion tests. These tests ensure your doctor understands how your muscles are functioning. Once complete, your therapist will create a custom treatment plan for your physical therapy, so we can move forward with your care. During your time at Denville Medical, you should expect adjustments to your treatment plan as you make progress.
Answer : We get this question a lot, and we can certainly understand why. Unfortunately, we cannot provide you with an exact answer because every patient has different needs relating to their injuries and issues. Your level of stability and functionality depends on your condition, your goals, and your motivation to heal. For acute pain, patients typically experience relief in 2-3 weeks. Patients with forms of chronic pain usually feel optimal results after their first full course of therapy (4-6 weeks). Since our goal is to achieve maximum medical improvement, our doctors continuously monitor your progress and adjust treatment accordingly.
If we could offer you one piece of advice, it would be not to settle for mediocre medical treatment and therapeutic options. If you're looking for a team of doctors and therapists who work together and take an interdisciplinary approach to healing, Denville Medical & Sports Rehabilitation is here for you. Contact our office today to learn more about how we can help you achieve your chiropractic goals and live your life, pain-free.
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Special to the Asbury Park PressDuring her professional career, Nancy Van Benschoten had a few pivotal experiences that cemented her love of catering and event planning.And she’s successfully channeled that expertise and passion into The Nauti Butler, her year-old Manasquan-based food and beverage/event planning business that supports seafarers and landlubbers alike.“In high school, I worked at a d...
Special to the Asbury Park Press
During her professional career, Nancy Van Benschoten had a few pivotal experiences that cemented her love of catering and event planning.
And she’s successfully channeled that expertise and passion into The Nauti Butler, her year-old Manasquan-based food and beverage/event planning business that supports seafarers and landlubbers alike.
“In high school, I worked at a deli in Spring Lake where I was taught about perfection in presentation,” recalled Van Benschoten, a lifelong Manasquan resident. “I learned that the preparation and transfer of food is a gift and that by making the customers’ food with care and intent, it can have an incredible impact."
After high school, Van Benschoten attended Brookdale Community College in the Lincroft section of Middletown and then the Stuart School of Business in Wall, where she trained to be an executive administrator. She spent the next two decades supporting day-to-day operations for senior-level executives at a corporation in Eatontown, but soon found herself overseeing another role as well.
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“A fellow colleague and I started handling all of our company’s corporate events, transforming bare venues through themed décor,” she said of the experience that catalyzed her love of event planning. “It was so nice to see people so happy and appreciative and that eventually became one of my primary and favorite jobs at the company.”
Though she left that job in 2012 and moved to New York, Van Benschoten moved back to Manasquan with her husband six years ago and felt the lure of her former pastime calling.
“My husband is an avid fisherman and we have a boat docked at Brielle Yacht Club,” she said. “Every weekend, I’d be up before he and his friends left to go fishing creating brunch boxes or lunch platters for them to enjoy on the water, along with ice and drinks. And on holidays, we’d have 30 to 40 friends over for cocktail parties on the dock, where I’d bring a mobile bar and create themed platters of food, such as red, white and blue vegetable displays for July 4th.”
After several years of that activity and the rave reviews it garnered from friends and family, Van Benschoten began thinking about building a business around the catering and event planning she was so passionate about.
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"My husband and I spend a lot of time on the water, so I wanted to incorporate the ‘nautical’ word/concept into the name of my business somehow, and the term ‘butler’ truly covers what I do,” she said of the launch of The Nauti Butler with its signature anchor logo in spring 2021.
She kicked off her venture by promoting her ability to prepare lunches for fishermen’s outings or platters of cigars, drinks and sandwiches for post-excursion consumption among several angling groups on Facebook.
“The response was huge and I soon began receiving requests to provide food and beverages on charter boats for bachelorette parties,” she said. “When one of the brides subsequently asked me to provide her wedding party’s breakfast on her wedding day, we officially became a land and sea business.”
A year later, “we’re a unique, all-inclusive service that will bring food, beverages and décor to any venue, set everything up, and then come back to clean up, pack up leftover food for guests and retrieve our serving pieces, many of which are vintage silver platters and tiered cake stands,” Van Benschoten said.
Offering free delivery within 20 miles and primarily serving Monmouth and Ocean counties but servicing the entire state, “we provide food and event planning for birthdays, bridal showers, engagement parties, bride and groom’s breakfasts, cocktail parties, boat outings, dock parties and more.”
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According to Van Benschoten, packages include everything from a sunset cruise selection of cocktails and appetizers (featuring such items as sushi coupes, watermelon and feta bites with fresh mint, shrimp or vegetable shooters, kebabs, smoked salmon cucumber bites, etc.) to a "Bride and Groom's Wedding Day Breakfast" and packages for "Rock the Dock" events, cocktail parties, post-fishing parties, bridal showers and more. Breakfast and brunch menus with cocktail bars featuring mimosas, bloody marys, and champagne fountains are also available.
“If someone wants lobster, crab cakes or to host a clambake, for instance, we’ll utilize our network of small businesses and restaurants to source the best products,” said Van Benschoten, who possesses a food handler’s license and has set up service everywhere from clients’ homes to country clubs without in-house catering and even a farm.
“Customers can request anything they want and we’ll make it happen,” she said of the team of restaurant industry friends she’s able to call on for help if needed.
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As for her menu of prices, “we’re very reasonable, providing a beautiful lunch or appetizer selection in a box or on a platter for roughly $15 to $20 per person, while the small version of our ‘Day in Versailles’ grazing platter (featuring bread, Danish, croissants, macarons, cheese and fresh fruit) serves eight to 12 people for $119, or customers can choose their own items from our extensive à la carte menu,” she said.
Among trends, “people love charcuterie, and shooters (mini portions of food served up in glasses or other small vessels) are also very popular today and can feature so many different ingredients,” said Van Benschoten, who’s catered events of anywhere from 15 to 100 people.
“In general, people are moving away from heavy foods and sit-down dinners, instead preferring appetizer parties or events with different food stations and easy-to-handle items so that they can mill around and socialize,” she said.
Van Benschoten said that promoting her business during the pandemic was challenging because many outlets were closed, forcing her and a friend to go "old school" and hand out flyers to boaters along the dock to get the word out.
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But now, “social media has been a great platform for our beautiful food shots and for word-of-mouth advertising,” she said.
As someone who prides herself on her keen attention to detail, “putting yourself out on social media with your own creations can be a lot of pressure, and the hours involved in this job can also be demanding,” she said, recalling a recent event in Belmar that required her to load up charter boats with food at 5 a.m. “But I love what I do and believe that creating something beautiful for guests and receiving such positive response is worth every second of the exhaustion.”
“I’ve gotten amazing feedback and many repeat customers and my hope for The Nauti Butler is that it continues growing to a point where I’m the go-to caterer/planner that people call for all events,” she said.
While she pursues that goal, Van Benschoten continues to relish every minute of the journey. “I enjoy building relationships and meeting so many great people,” she said. “And I truly love creating beautiful things that nurture people and make them happy.”
Location: Manasquan
Phone: 732-284-7660
Owner: Nancy Van Benschoten
Opened: Spring 2021
Website: thenautibutlers.com
Separated by a year and over 30 pounds, Butler 190-pounder Will Friscoe knew if he ever wanted to share a starting lineup with his brother and starting 165-pounder Tyrus, now was the time it needed to happen.Will hadn’t wrestled much before high school and had spent the pas two years playing basketball. But, wanting to be around his brother, he decided to go out for the wrestling team and lo and behold he made varsity right away.He made an impact right away, too, as Will, Tyrus and five other Bulldog wrestlers each record...
Separated by a year and over 30 pounds, Butler 190-pounder Will Friscoe knew if he ever wanted to share a starting lineup with his brother and starting 165-pounder Tyrus, now was the time it needed to happen.
Will hadn’t wrestled much before high school and had spent the pas two years playing basketball. But, wanting to be around his brother, he decided to go out for the wrestling team and lo and behold he made varsity right away.
He made an impact right away, too, as Will, Tyrus and five other Bulldog wrestlers each recorded pins in Butler’s 52-28 rout on the road against Verona.
The win was Will’s first at the varsity level in his first ever varsity bout, pinning Verona’s Nick Priori in 5:16.
And even though everything went according to plan and even though junior Will had older brother Tyrus there to calm him down, the former still couldn’t help but think about the proverbial what ifs.
“He [Tyrus] kept me grounded and we talked about it a lot every day after practice. He really just made sure I was calm and collected,” Will said post-match. “If I overthought it, he’d come over and tell me not to worry about it and that it was one match out of my whole high school career, but I definitely was still nervous.”
Butler coach Jason Luciani was especially impressed with the Friscoe’s performance.
“We won where we thought we’d win and then we had a couple of nice surprises in there. The Friscoe brothers coming through was really, really big,” Luciani said. “They both never wrestled much before high school. They’re both high character boys and are incredibly tough. They really push each other and the rest of the guys in the room.”
Indeed, no one in Butler’s room pushes the Friscoe brothers like they push each other.
“The fact that we both practice together — he works me to the absolute limit,” Will said. “I work him as much as I can but he gives me the best competition I’ve ever had in my entire life.”
And even though Will is younger and less experienced, he’s already confidence that what he’s throwing at Tyrus is more than enough to prepare the latter for whatever’s coming.
“It makes me think he already has his match in the bag,” Will said. “I push him to his absolute limit so there’s no reason this kid should be any better or any harder working than he should ever be.”
Tyrus doesn’t bother to hold out on Will, either. The sibling rivalry and competitiveness wouldn’t let that happen.
But it also can’t happen because Tyrus recognizes the importance of what he’s throwing at Will and how mutually beneficial it is to them both.
“I know I’m pushing him to his limit every freaking day. I know he’s got it,” Tyrus said. “If he can withstand me beating the crap out of him every single day, then he can beat this kid, whoever it is. It doesn’t matter. He always pushes me no matter what, that’s the bottom line.”
They recognize each other’s strengths and weaknesses, too. Tyrus fully admits Will is the far more aggressive, offensive-minded wrestler and more willing to attack. Tyrus, meanwhile likes to wait and react to what his opponent does, and if the situation permits, go for his signature collar tie.
The Friscoe’s trademarks worked well for them on Tuesday, but they’re part of a larger strategy and system Luciani has in place. It was on fill display and was a major reason why Butler notched seven pins in its opening dual of the season.
“We have a system we like to stick to and we tell the kids that when they execute it, the pins will come. Of course we definitely want to pin and we know pins and bonus points are always the key to dual meet victories,” Luciani said. “They know based on matchups where bonus points have to come and where they can’t give up bonus points and our kids did a good job on both of those fronts.”
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Second-seeded Weequahic downed third-seeded Butler, 45-28, in the semifinals of the NJSIAA/Rothman Orthopaedics North Jersey, Section 2, Group 1 playoffs at Untermann Field in Newark.Complete Box Score »With the win, the Indians (9-1) will meet fourth-seeded Cedar Grove in the sectional final next week at home.Butler’s Bobby Battipede completed a 2-yard touchdown to Wyatt Frawley, and then followed it up with a 2-point c...
Second-seeded Weequahic downed third-seeded Butler, 45-28, in the semifinals of the NJSIAA/Rothman Orthopaedics North Jersey, Section 2, Group 1 playoffs at Untermann Field in Newark.
With the win, the Indians (9-1) will meet fourth-seeded Cedar Grove in the sectional final next week at home.
Butler’s Bobby Battipede completed a 2-yard touchdown to Wyatt Frawley, and then followed it up with a 2-point conversion run to make it 38-28. Elijah Motley iced the game with a 10-yard rushing down for Weequahic with about a minute to go.
Earlier in the playoffs, Weequahic defeated seventh-seeded Hasbrouck Heights, 24-14.
Lamont Spates was 7-of-7 passing for 88 yards and two touchdowns -- on each to Motley, who had four receptions for 67 yards, and one to Ikeef Jenkins.
Rashawn Marshall ran 24 times for a whopping 304 yards and two touchdowns. Sultan Hinton scored on the ground, too.
Quentin Reid posted two sacks and 10 total tackles on defense while Tyheed Simmons was in on eight stops. Marshall made seven tackles as well.
Weequahic has won the last three games against Cedar Grove and four of five dating back to 2016. The last time the two teams played, the Indians won, 44-34, in 2020.
The final appearance for Weequahic is its seventh all-time. It has won titles twice.
Butler is 7-3. Battipede completed 21-of-29 passes for 250 yards and three touchdowns and an interception. Frawley caught six balls for 69 yards and two scores, Jack McNear had four grabs for 68 yards, and Kyle Perry caught a touchdown, too.
Rocco Presti also tallied 94 yards on the ground with a touchdown on 22 carries for the Bulldogs.
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Just two years ago, the possibility of reaching the NJIC final was an afterthought for the New Milford wrestling program.It was just trying to survive.New Milford only had six wrestlers in the program, and obviously had a tough time fielding a team in what was a 2-20-1 season. Fast forward two years later, the Knights are way up in numbers with 37 wrestlers in the program and thriving.New Milford defeated Butler on the road in the NJIC semifinals, 46-24, on Tuesday evening to move its record to 9-6 on the year.&ld...
Just two years ago, the possibility of reaching the NJIC final was an afterthought for the New Milford wrestling program.
It was just trying to survive.
New Milford only had six wrestlers in the program, and obviously had a tough time fielding a team in what was a 2-20-1 season. Fast forward two years later, the Knights are way up in numbers with 37 wrestlers in the program and thriving.
New Milford defeated Butler on the road in the NJIC semifinals, 46-24, on Tuesday evening to move its record to 9-6 on the year.
“I thought the team fought and wrestled very hard tonight,” New Milford head coach Ray Cottiers said. “I thought that Butler is a very tough team. They have some good wins under their belt this year. The boys showed up and rose to the occasion. We’re excited to be moving onto the finals.”
“I’m excited,” senior Ryan Hartung said. “I know my team put in the work. I know we’ve worked hard than a lot of teams in the NJIC, so I think we can get the job done. We knew what we had to do coming into it. We took our points where we needed to get them. We won the matches we were supposed to and won some we weren’t supposed to. That’s what really got it done.”
Butler forfeited three bouts on the evening, beginning with the first one at 106. Thus, the first matchup was at 113 pounds and a rematch of a Region 1 third-place match between Devin Ryan of New Milford and Jason Chrostowsky of Butler. Ryan dominated and was able to deliver a 16-7 major decision to get New Milford out to a 10-0 lead that would eventually grow out to as large as 37-0.
JoJo Langschultz recorded a quick pin in 31 seconds at 120, Butler forfeited at 126, Jerzey Ryan pinned at 132 in 1:25, Hartung pulled out a 7-1 decision at 138 and Butler forfeited at 144. Kris Dunn (165), Joey Tennant (175) and James Spreights (285) were also decision winners for the Knights.
New Milford started to have more success last season, which enabled more kids to want to come out to the team this year.
“Winning solves everything is the famous saying,” Cottiers said.” We had some success last year with four district champions and the team performed well. They were Group 1 Bergen County champions. Everybody in the school recognized this was a program on the rise and they want to be a part of it. We’ve loved having everybody.”
The Knights will now get a chance to prove just how far they have come with two chances against one of the most historic Group 1 programs in the state -- Emerson/Park Ridge. New Milford will square off with Emerson/Park Ridge both in the NJIC final round and in the first round of the North 1, Group 1 Tournament.
“It’s going to be cool,” Hartung said. “We know they’re a tough team, but we’re not going to back down. We’re going to bring it to them and get physical.”
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BUTLER, New Jersey (WABC) -- A family dog in New Jersey was attacked by a bear who was protecting her cubs in a backyard.The incident was reported Saturday morning outside Matt and Lori DiNapoli's home on Scott Road.They said their whole neighborhood has a system when anyone sees a bear in the area."When we see bears because it's such a frequent occurrence, the people up the street will text us and say, 'hey, by the way, the bears are back, the bears are back,' and then everyone starts communicating," Matt DiNa...
BUTLER, New Jersey (WABC) -- A family dog in New Jersey was attacked by a bear who was protecting her cubs in a backyard.
The incident was reported Saturday morning outside Matt and Lori DiNapoli's home on Scott Road.
They said their whole neighborhood has a system when anyone sees a bear in the area.
"When we see bears because it's such a frequent occurrence, the people up the street will text us and say, 'hey, by the way, the bears are back, the bears are back,' and then everyone starts communicating," Matt DiNapoli said.
The family was on vacation when they got the alert, but couldn't get the warning to their pet sitter in time.
And their dogs Rosie and Riley had to go out.
"At the point that the dogs were let out, the bears were out of sight, in my yard, on my property behind my shed, and when the dogs were let out, it was too late," DiNapoli said.
The mother bear went after Rosie, leaving her with injuries that required stitches.
The DiNapolis contacted Animal Control just so everyone was on the same page about the bears.
They chose not to have a bear trap placed in the yard because they say the animal would most likely have to be euthanized -- and they don't want that.
They hope homeowners and wildlife agencies might try to find a way for bears and people to have the place and space they need -- without putting any lives at danger.
The family is grateful that both Rosie and Riley are fine.
Click here for more information from New Jersey Fish and Wildlife to reduce the potential for bear encounters.
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