North Central PA Times

Residents of Rockefeller Township can now report sightings of loose minks with a new phone hotline. This initiative follows the release of thousands of minks from a local farm. The hotline, 570-988-4217, was established by the Northumberland County Emergency Management Agency along with the county chief clerk and county commissioners.

Residents who trap a mink should take it to Sunbury Animal Hospital, located at 3920 state Route 890, Sunbury. Any deceased minks found should be reported to the Pennsylvania Game Commission using one of two numbers: 833-742-4868 (833-PGC-HUNT) or 833-742-9453 (833-PGC-WILD).

Local authorities warn that live minks can be dangerous and may bite. Therefore, they advise against residents approaching or trying to capture minks without a safe and proper trap.