We received a report from a parkgoer on Wednesday July 15th about an encounter with a coyote at Mine Brook Park. The individual was walking their dog along the path and saw the coyote on the other side of the footbridge, along the trail that parallels the stream. The coyote ran towards the individual but did not make contact with the dog or its owner.
Please take the following precautions while in the park:
· Keep your pet on a short leash
· If you see a coyote, back away slowly while making loud noises to scare them off. DO NOT RUN as this may trigger their instinct to pursue prey.
· Be assertive – shout, throw objects, etc. – coyotes should have a natural fear of humans, and this will help maintain that fear.
If you cross paths with a coyote in one of our parks or anywhere else in the Township, please report it to the police by calling 908-782-8889.
See full article: https://app.govoutreach.com/raritantownshipnj/public/notify/posts/66734
