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Coyote Reportedly Stalks Person in Lake Forest Park

Coyote stalking reported on July 27

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EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is a press release from the City of Lake Forest Park.

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On July 27, 2012, a Grace Cole Nature Park user was reportedly stalked by a coyote. Lake Forest Police were notified and responded but no coyotes were sighted by officers.

This is abnormal behavior for a coyote. Coyotes are wild animals that should have a natural fear of humans. If you see a coyote, do not approach it or turn your back to it. You should leave the area by slowly backing away from the coyote while facing it. If you are approached by a coyote you can attempt to scare it by yelling, throwing sticks and small rocks toward it, but not directly at it, and making yourself seem as large as possible. If the animal gets too close you can use a stick or pepper spray to keep it away. Call 911 if you are stalked or attacked by a coyote.

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Here is more information on coyotes from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: "Coyotes have become common in both rural and residential neighborhoods. However, residential coyote encounters are growing, with the first recorded attack on humans in Washington in 2006 in Bellevue (King County) where coyotes had been deliberately fed." For details on "Living With Coyotes," see the Fish and Wildlife Department web pages by clicking here.Β 


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