the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Saddle River NJ, coyote sightings are once again being reported in Saddle River .
Here is the key information:
- Coyote Sighting: A coyote has been seen in the area.
- Non-Urgent Reporting: If you see any coyote, you are asked to report it to the Saddle River Police at (201) 327-5300.
- Urgent Situation: If the situation is urgent, you should call 911.
Recent news reports indicate an uptick in aggressive coyote incidents, including attacks on people and pets, in Saddle River and other parts of Bergen County:
- Recent Attack: A man was attacked by a coyote in his yard in Saddle River in late October. The animal was later euthanized by police and tested positive for rabies.
- Prior Incidents: There were also multiple attacks on people walking dogs in Saddle River in September. One of the coyotes involved in those incidents also tested positive for rabies.
The instructions from the Facebook post are crucial:
- Report all sightings to the Saddle River Police at (201) 327-5300.
- If urgent, call 911.
⚠️ Safety Precautions
Given the confirmed rabies cases and attacks, here are some safety tips recommended by authorities:
- Pets & Children: Never leave small pets or children unattended outside. Bring pets in at night.
- Food Sources: Never feed a coyote. Secure all garbage in tightly closed containers.
- Encounters (Hazing): If you encounter a coyote, make them feel unwelcome: make loud noises, shout, wave your arms, or spray them with a garden hose. Do NOT run or turn your back.
- Sick/Aggressive Animals: If you see a coyote showing no fear of humans, report it immediately to the police, or contact the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife at 908-735-8793 (or the DEP Hotline at 877-WARN-DEP outside of business hours).
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When? In November?, or is this a recap of October?
Where in SR?
Who reported it?
Where’s the Borough or Police notice?
Who, What, When, Where!
there also one in Hohokus?