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Coyote Sighting in Leonia Backyards Sparks Safety Warning

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Coyote Sighting in Leonia: How to Stay Safe in the Heart of Bergen County

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Leonia NJ, While Leonia, New Jersey, is just a stone’s throw from the George Washington Bridge and the Manhattan skyline, a recent visitor has reminded residents that the area still has a wild side.

On March 20, 2026, the Leonia Police Department issued a wildlife alert after a coyote was captured on video strolling through a residential backyard near Grandview Avenue. The footage shows the animal effortlessly hopping a fence and navigating the morning fog, a sight that has put local homeowners on high alert.

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Coyote Alert! Ridgewood Police Issue Urgent Warning After Recent Attacks in Bergen County

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BREAKING: Rabies-Positive Coyote Found After Attacks Escalate in Saddle River & Woodcliff Lake—Is Your Pet Safe?

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Ridgewood NJ, A dangerous surge in coyote attacks has put several North Jersey communities, particularly in Bergen County, on high alert. The escalating incidents, which include attacks on residents, pets, and a confirmed case of rabies, have prompted the Ridgewood Police Department to issue an urgent plea for vigilance and adherence to crucial safety measures.

The string of aggressive encounters started in late September and escalated through October, revealing a disturbing pattern of bolder, and in some cases, infected, wildlife.

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