Posted on 08/05/2025 12:03:55 PM PDT by nickcarraway
A woman walking on the Asilomar Trail in Pebble Beach was followed by a coyote, prompting state parks authorities to remind hikers to stay alert on local trails.
The incident occurred Sunday afternoon when the coyote aggressively approached the woman, who was possibly with her family, according to Mike Dippel, chief of California State Parks.
"Sunday afternoon, late afternoon, a woman was walking, possibly with her family, in the area you see behind me here at Pebble Beach near Asilomar State Beach. But in Pebble Beach, when a coyote aggressively approached her and may have followed her on this path here behind me," Dippel said.
Coyote sightings are common in the area due to the abundance of deer and other small animals, which serve as food sources for the coyotes.
Monterey resident Steele Clark described the coyote as "about the size of, medium to large-sized dog and a little bit thinner, but also very cautious."
Despite the bold behavior of the coyote, Dippel reassured that coyotes rarely attack people.
"Coyotes will tend to follow people, but very, very rarely do they actually attack people. If you do see one and they're acting aggressive, just be loud and move away from it quickly, and you should be able to get away from it," Clark said.
Wildlife experts note that coyote sightings increase during this time of year as young coyotes leave their dens to learn hunting skills.
The trail offers many hiding spots and den areas, making it prime territory for coyotes.
Clark added, "I heard about the den a few years ago, and, no, it does not make me concerned at all. I think of coyotes as relatively docile. If you let them keep them to themselves, then they'll keep to themselves as well."
Visitors to the trail, like Caitlin Tavares, are staying alert but not alarmed.
"For me, I think I'm just probably a little bit more aware of my surroundings. But, I mean, there's animals in nature, so it's okay. Just keep a close eye on my little guy," Tavares said.
There are no trail closures, but state parks authorities are advising hikers to leash their pets, walk in pairs, and report any wildlife encounters by calling 911.
or Wiley :)
Too many coyotes.
They need to be culled.
So gay....I’d be ashamed of myself to have a coyote take me down. A big one is about 50 pounds... that’s like a second grader attacking you.
A second grader with mange.
One of those medium Coyote bad actors ventured inside my fence line in Arkansas. My Great Pyrenees (126 lb.) male livestock protection dog dispatched him without delay. It was amazing to watch my Great Pyrenees in a full gallop catch him by the hind quarters disabling him then to the neck for the end of the story.
I walk in coyote country every day.
I seem them now and them.
Dang things never hang long enough to give me a good shot at them. With my handgun, a rifle would be better but it is a pain to carry all the time.
We have respectful coyotes around here.
Other wise they die.
In certain times of the year, I can identify 3 to 5 different packs near my house just by listening to them howl & yowl. I had one pass within 10 yards of me during deer season as I was in a natural ground blind. It never knew I was there, just kept on the trail of whatever it was hunting.
As others have noted, coyotes are really not an issue for adult humans. Small dogs & cats are another matter since they mimic the size of the coyote’s usual food source.
Plus people are not eaten by animals with snout. It’s scavenger types. Even sharks. I read in Readers Digest there are 250 kinds and only 4 would consume a human.
No. Sightings are common because we lost the will to eradicate pests.
I had a similar experience a few years ago. I’m pretty sure she had cubs nearby and just wanted to make sure I wasn’t a threat. No
The vermin and snakes they kill are more of a danger to you than a coyote. They live in highly urban areas without being seen for the most part. Coyotes attacks are extremely rare.
A .22-250 works well, but is not always handy to carry.
That’s awesome.
They kill pets.
They’ve exploded in the suburban areas.
It’s like they discovered free food. Delicious dogs and cats.
About two weeks ago I was hiking in Quicksilver Park,. (Santa Clara County) and I saw a coyote on the trail. He was kinda cool.
They used to hang them on barbed wire fences in western Oklahoma.
Driving along you could see a dozen or more. Dead, of course.
At least it’s not a healthy werewolf.
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