Coyote Sightings Reported in Fair Lawn
Multiple residents have reported seeing coyotes roaming the southern end of Fair Lawn in recent days, police said.
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Multiple coyote sightings have been reported in the southern end of Fair Lawn the past two days, police said.
Police received calls on Monday that a coyote was spotted on Grunauer Place and in the rear of 3-35 Banta Place, and again Tuesday that a coyote was seen in the area of 33rd and 34th streets, Sgt. Richard Schultz said.
Schultz said that both police and animal control went to investigate the reports, but could not find the coyote or coyotes in question.
Police said coyotes, which are often about the size of dogs, appear in Fair Lawn infrequently, but are not unheard of. They usually appear along the Saddle River corridor, Schultz said.
Residents should be careful not to leave small pets unattended if they suspect coyotes may be near because the animals are often hungry and roaming in search of food, Detective David Boone said.
If you spot a coyote, do not approach the animal. Instead, call the police desk at (201)-796-1400.
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michael
11:16 pm on Tuesday, March 19, 2013
pretty sure this is the fox I see frequently while running at the track. he lives along the rrtracks. has a gray tint to him...
Stuart Pace
11:16 pm on Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Hey 2 Socks, I know where some chickens are in B park.
Anti-Repukigan
3:09 pm on Wednesday, March 20, 2013
I heard Deputy Mayor Baratta was planning on chickens too. I wonder if she will change her mind instead of waking up the rest of who live near by.
JDBlackhawk
10:27 am on Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Fox is much smaller-and distinctly red or gray. This is a coyote, I recognize him from the cartoons. Up by 33rd street-isn't that near Mcdonalds? Maybe he wants a Mickey D's shake and burger. and be grateful this isn't Sasquatch, Bigfoot, Yeti, a UFO or the NJ Devil, or worse, Honey Boo-boo.
Me
10:27 am on Wednesday, March 20, 2013
And of course they'll probably catch the animal and relocate it to some where else. Why can't we just leave nature alone?
Jules Vernon
10:27 am on Wednesday, March 20, 2013
there are plenty of roaming house cats available too
Aaron Haber
1:43 pm on Wednesday, March 20, 2013
I've seen them south side of Broadway near 30th street.
Walter Weglein
5:18 pm on Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Crossing Paramus Road in a pack of four near Bergen Com recently
FLMOM
11:36 pm on Wednesday, March 20, 2013
I have seen one on Rys Terrace!!!!
Susan Cohen
1:01 pm on Thursday, March 21, 2013
I thought I saw one on Rys Terrace a couple of years ago. It was very late and I wasn't going outside to check. When I called animal control, I was told that there are only red foxes in Fair Lawn. I guess things have changed. Seeing them on Rys Terrace doesn't surprise me. The county park is the backyards to half the street. Keep your cats and dogs inside.
Arnold Cabasso
1:30 am on Tuesday, April 2, 2013
We had a mutilated rabbit on our deck. It was probably a coyote that did it; hawks and cats don't kill that way. We live near Saddle River Road.
jay gee
1:15 pm on Monday, May 27, 2013
I live directly off of saddle river rd and dunkerhook park is practically my backyard. I have never even seen anything remotely close to resembling a coyote nor have I ever heard any howls in my 28yrs of existance here. Now, I'm not saying its impossible but if there is no proof its all hooplah to me. I would love to observe such a rareity in the area in its natural habitat.