Rare Fisher Spotted in Murrysville After 100 Years

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Trail cameras have caught an extraordinary sight - a fisher has returned to Murrysville after disappearing from Pennsylvania 100 years ago.

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Four out of six strategically placed cameras were blessed with clear shots of this mysterious weasel family member across 40 acres of forest.

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Expert analysis of the trail footage has revealed a female fisher's presence - distinguished by her 30-37 inch length and 4-9 pound weight range.

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A dark chapter was written in the 1800s when intensive deforestation and colonial development drove these creatures from their Pennsylvania home.

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Nature's resilience was demonstrated as fishers slowly crept back from neighboring states in the 1970s, followed by planned reintroductions.

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Today's Pennsylvania Game Commission reports paint an unexpected picture - fishers flourishing in both woodland and suburban settings.

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Behind this success story stands a carefully crafted scientific management plan, ensuring these forest hunters maintain their newfound foothold.

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Regular appearances on Murrysville trail cameras suggest this female fisher has claimed the territory as her permanent residence.

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Local wildlife watchers now eagerly await a potential male arrival, which could write the next chapter in this species' Pennsylvania story.

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