Woman, Dog Reportedly Attacked By Coyote In Mahwah

MAHWAH, NJ - A woman and a dog were reportedly injured in separate coyote attacks Saturday afternoon in Ramapo Valley County Reservation.

Following the attacks - which occurred several hours apart - authorities closed down the county park for the duration of the day, NorthJersey.com reported.

It is not known if the same coyote is responsible for both incidents, the newspaper said.

In August, a Mahwah woman was bitten several times by a coyote. She was ultimately able to force the coyote away by striking it with a baseball bat, police said.

Safety tips, according to the New Jersey State Division of Fish and Wildlife

• If you encounter a coyote, be as big and loud as possible.
• Do not run or turn your back.
• Make sure garbage cans are secured and no food is left out to attract coyotes.
• Do not leave small pets outside.
• If residents spot a coyote, call 911 immediately.