Coyote Spotted again in Lakewood

For the second time in a week, a coyote was spotted in Lakewood on Monday, this time on East Kennedy Boulevard. 

The animal is a baby and is believed to be the same coyote spotted in the Township last week, according to The Lakewood Scoop.

Officials with the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife said coyote attacks on people are extremely rare, but caution against feeding the animals. They've provided some other tips for residents to reduce the likelihood of having any problems with coyotes:

•Never feed a coyote. Deliberately feeding coyotes puts pets and other residents in the neighborhood at risk.
•Feeding pet cats and/or feral (wild) cats outdoors can attract coyotes. The coyotes feed on the pet food and also prey upon the cats.
•Put garbage in tightly closed containers that cannot be tipped over.
•Remove sources of water, especially in dry climates.
•Bring pets in at night.
•Put away bird feeders at night to avoid attracting rodents and other coyote prey.
•Provide secure enclosures for rabbits, poultry, and other farm animals.
•Pick up fallen fruit and cover compost piles.
•Although extremely rare, coyotes have been known to attack humans. Parents should monitor their children, even in familiar surroundings, such as backyards.
•Install motion-sensitive lighting around the house.
•Clear brush and dense weeds from around dwellings – this reduces protective cover for coyotes and makes the area less attractive to rodents and rabbits. Coyotes, as well as other predators, are attracted to areas where rodents are concentrated like woodpiles.
•If coyotes are present, make sure they know they’re not welcome. Make loud noises, blast a canned air siren, throw rocks, or spray them with a garden hose.