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Aggressive Wildlife Alert – Coyote / Dog Attack-
On Wednesday 01/14/26 a resident of Burning Hollow reported that their small dog was attacked by a coyote and taken into the woods.  The dog has not been recovered.  Tyco Animal Control was notified and is involved in the investigation.
This is coyote mating season (Jan – March) in New Jersey.  Males can become more aggressive during mating season.  Never leave pets or children outside unattended.   If you have pets, walk them on a leash.  Carry some form of a hazing tool, such as an air horn, whistle, or stick.  This could be helpful if you encounter any aggressive wildlife and need to defuse the situation. 
Please report any aggressive or sick wildlife to our police desk @ 201-327-5300
Below the state provides some additional information coyotes in NJ.
Coyote Precautions
https://dep.nj.gov/njfw/wildlife/coyote/

The following guidelines can help reduce the likelihood of conflicts with coyotes:
Never feed a coyote. Deliberately feeding coyotes puts pets and other residents in the neighborhood at risk. · Feeding pet cats and/or feral (wild) cats outdoors can attract coyotes. The coyotes feed on the pet food and also prey upon the cats. · Put garbage in tightly closed containers that cannot be tipped over. · Remove sources of water, especially in dry climates. · Bring pets in at night. · Put away bird feeders at night to avoid attracting rodents and other coyote prey. · Provide secure enclosures for rabbits, poultry, and other farm animals. · Pick up fallen fruit and cover compost piles. Past interbreeding between wolves and coyotes may be responsible for the larger size and color variations in the eastern coyote.
Although extremely rare, coyotes have been known to attack humans. Parents should monitor their children, even in familiar surroundings, such as backyards. · Install motion-sensitive lighting around the house. · Clear brush and dense weeds from around dwellings – this reduces protective cover for coyotes and makes the area less attractive to rodents and rabbits. Coyotes, as well as other predators, are attracted to areas where rodents are concentrated like woodpiles. · If coyotes are present, make sure they know they’re not welcome. Make loud noises, blast a canned air siren, throw rocks, or spray them with a garden hose.
If you observe coyotes in the daytime that show no fear of humans or if a coyote attacks a person, immediately contact your local police and the Division of Fish and Wildlife at 908-735-8793; outside of normal business hours call the DEP Hotline at 877-WARN-DEP.
 

Instructions:

Use Caution. Report aggressive/sick wildlife.