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Coyote Attack in Croton-on-Hudson Prompts Urgent Warning for Hudson Valley Residents
A coyote seized a family’s cat from a yard in Croton‑on‑Hudson around 9 a.m. on Saturday and fled into nearby woods; the cat remains missing. Village officials issued an urgent warning urging all Hudson Valley residents to be “coyote‑conscious.”
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation provided safety tips, including supervising pets, securing garbage, eliminating food sources, modifying landscaping, upgrading trash bins, using short leashes, and avoiding twilight hours. Experts advise making yourself look large, being loud, and never running if a coyote is encountered.
The warning also references a 2023 incident in which Poughkeepsie City Councilman Evan Menist encountered a coyote while walking his dog in College Hill Park.
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Croton-on-Hudson · Evan Menist · Hudson Valley · New York State Department of Environmental Conservation · Village of Croton-on-Hudson Government
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Experts advise making yourself look large, being loud, and never running if a coyote is encountered. wrrv.com · hudsonvalleycountry.com · wpdh.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The New York State DEC advised residents to supervise pets, secure garbage, eliminate food sources, modify landscaping, upgrade trash bins, use short leashes, and avoid twilight hours. wrrv.com · hudsonvalleycountry.com · wpdh.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] After taking the cat, the coyote fled into a nearby wooded area. wrrv.com · hudsonvalleycountry.com · wpdh.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Village officials issued an urgent warning urging residents to be “coyote‑conscious.” wrrv.com · hudsonvalleycountry.com · wpdh.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] In 2023, Poughkeepsie City Councilman Evan Menist encountered a coyote while walking his dog in College Hill Park. wrrv.com · hudsonvalleycountry.com · wpdh.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] A coyote attacked and carried away a family's cat in Croton-on-Hudson on Saturday around 9 a.m. wrrv.com · hudsonvalleycountry.com · wpdh.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The cat remains missing as of the report. wrrv.com · hudsonvalleycountry.com · wpdh.com