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On June 30th, two attacks by an aggressive coyote on trails near the Dog Park closed the southern part of the reservation for five days. Earlier that month, a coyote scrounging through garbage near the Oakdale Trail attacked a nearby dog.
If a coyote is approaching, here's what to do:
First and foremost, remain calm, keep eye contact, and slowly back away while leaving the area. Never run from a coyote, as you may trigger its predatory response and give it a reason to chase you. If you have any personal alarm devices, such as a whistle, bell, or phone alarm, use them to scare the coyote.
- Stop and stand still
- Make yourself big, loud and assertive
- Slowly back away
- NEVER turn your back and run
Your goal is to deter the coyote from approaching. In the rare case that the coyote decides to continue to approach you, throw rocks or sticks in its direction but try not to hit the coyote. Your goal isn’t to injure them, simply to scare them.
As of this writing, the Reservation is open again, but please use caution.
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