Coyotes Attack 2 People Walking Dogs In North Jersey: Police

SADDLE RIVER, NJ — Two people walking their dogs in Saddle River in the last two days were attacked by coyotes, said police Friday.

Police said that on Thursday evening, a resident from the area of Chestnut Ridge Road and Werimus Road told police he was attacked by a coyote while walking his dog.

UPDATE: Two coyotes are now dead. READ MORE: Coyote Euthanized After 2 People Attacked In Saddle River

Then, Friday morning, a worker in the area of Chestnut Ridge Road and North Church Road was attacked by a coyote, also while walking a dog, police said.

Both were treated for their injuries, police said.

Saddle River police responded, they said in an alert around 10:30 a.m. They asked the state's Department of Environmental Protection Division of Fish and Wildlife and Tyco Animal Control to respond as well.

"Use caution while walking in the area of Chestnut Ridge Road," police advised. "Pay special attention to small pets and children and never leave them unattended outside."

The road runs through the town, parallel to the Garden State Parkway.

What To Do

Officials in Saddle River have complained about aggressive coyotes over the years. One coyote was killed during a controversial deer cull last year.

The state says, "Although extremely rare, coyotes have been known to attack humans. Parents should monitor their children, even in familiar surroundings, such as backyards."

Police said that any resident that has had a similar incident should call the Saddle River Police to document the event, 201-327-5300.

The state Department of Environmental Protection said that anyone who sees a coyote in the daytime that show no fear of humans should contact police and the Division of Fish and Wildlife at 908-735-8793. Outside of normal business hours call the DEP Hotline at 877-WARN-DEP.

Coyote advice and precautions from the state of New Jersey are here.