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VIDEO: Rare Bertrand Island Clip

Footage shows good old days of one of the landmarks of the Lake Hopatcong area.

For some, it's hard to believe it's gone.

Bertrand Island Amusement Park will forever live in the hearts of many longtime Hopatcong residents. The iconic park, which entertained residents and visitors for 58 years, was a staple of the lake community.

Nowadays, it exists in mostly family photo albums. Oh, and on YouTube.

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User swampfoxer posted this 3:29 video that takes a look back at Bertrand Island—and, in particular, the Wildcat roller coaster. Watch one of the wooden roller coaster's first spins in 1925 and its last in 1983.

Months ago, we found remembering Bertrand Island.

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