Central Park could be dogged by a coyote problem.
The parks department Tuesday confirmed more than one sighting this week, but said it isn’t a cause for alarm.
“It is a good sign that wildlife is returning to New York,” said parks department spokeswoman Vickie Karp.
It is not known whether one or several coyotes are roaming Central Park, but the health and environmental conservation departments are keeping an eye out. It’s not the first time a coyote was found in the park. Hal the coyote was caught there in 2006, but later died after ingesting rat poison.
Last month, a coyote was captured in Harlem and another attacked a woman and a dog in Westchester County.
It’s not uncommon for coyotes to wander into the city from the northern suburbs, Karp said. Experts urge using common sense if you run into one. “We ask that people appreciate all wildlife in New York City’s parks from a distance and do not feed, touch or try to capture [them],” Karp said.
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Saw a coyote cross the road as I walked up Harlem Hill about 5:45 am today, Aug. 19, 2019. It crossed from the North Wood to Great Hill.
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I believe I saw a coyote tonight crossing the path by the pavilion on West Drive, north of Strawberry Fields.
Coyote came right up to my husband and dog this evening. Dec 24,2019.
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I see coyotes several times a week near and around the great lawn in central park at 5:30 AM when I walk my dog. The coyote sometimes follows us. Pretty scary.