Are coyotes dangerous?
Coyote attacks are rare. Overall, coyote attacks on humans are minor, including nips, bites, and scratches. In most cases, attack victims are able to scare coyotes away by yelling or throwing objects. Often, coyote attacks occur in areas where coyotes have been fed by humans. Serious attacks on humans from coyotes are rare.
There have been only two human deaths attributed to coyotes. In 1981, a coyote attacked and killed a three-year-old child in Los Angeles. In 2009, a young woman was attacked by a group of coyotes while hiking in Canada; this incident has surprised many experts and is considered unusual behavior for coyotes.
There have been only two human deaths attributed to coyotes. In 1981, a coyote attacked and killed a three-year-old child in Los Angeles. In 2009, a young woman was attacked by a group of coyotes while hiking in Canada; this incident has surprised many experts and is considered unusual behavior for coyotes.
For more detailed information about coyote attacks, visit Coyote Conflicts: A Research Perspective by the Cook County Coyote Project