An Upstate New York man is accused of pleasuring himself at a popular hiking spot in front of children. Police add he wouldn't stop while being hit by a pole.

New York State Police report a 29-year-old man was caught masturbating in public in front of two young girls.

NYSP: Clarence, New York Man arrested for masturbating at Wildlife Reserve

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On Sunday around 4:15 p.m., Troopers out of SP Clarence responded to Tillman Road Wildlife Management Reserve in the town of Clarence for a male exposing himself.

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Tillman Road Wildlife Management Area trail is a 2.4-mile loop. It's considered an "easy" hike by All Trails.

According to police, a 29-year-old man from Clarence, New York was caught "openly masturbating" in front of two young girls.

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The young girls tried to get the man to stop, but he wouldn't, officials say.

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"Despite their attempts to stop him, including hitting him with a fishing pole, (he) continued his actions," New York State Police stated in a press release.

The girls then call 911. Troopers quickly arrived on the scene and arrested the man.

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He was charged with endangering the welfare of a child, public lewdness and exposure of a person.

The 29-year-old was issued an appearance ticket.

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