NYPD Issues Warning About Coyote Sightings In Central Park

NYPD Issues Warning About Coyote Sightings In Central Park

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Police are warning the public about multiple coyote sightings in Central Park.

The NYPD says the last confirmed sighting was on January 12 near 102^nd Street and West Drive. Since then, several other unconfirmed sightings have been reported.

Due to sightings of a Coyote in Central Park.

Do not feed coyotes

Observe and appreciate coyotes from a distance

Protect your pets

If you are approached, make yourself look bigger by putting your arms up, and make loud noises. pic.twitter.com/pSrsvNdLYW

— NYPD Central Park (@NYPDCentralPark) January 27, 2020

Police say people should not feed the animals, only observe and appreciate them from a distance.

Protect your pets, and make yourself seem bigger by waving your arms and making loud noises.

Click here for more information from the city parks department.

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January 28, 2020 at 04:29PM