Man Recounts Fight for Life Against Rabid Coyote in Saddle River, NJ

Coyote Attack in Saddle River

• 🎯 Mike Vincent was attacked from behind by a coyote while doing yardwork in his Saddle River yard on Tuesday.
• 💥 He described the encounter as a "brawl" where he punched the animal after it tried to bite him again.
• 🩹 Vincent sustained multiple bites but managed to fight off the coyote, which he estimated to be 40-50 lbs.

Rabid Animal and Police Response

• 🚨 Saddle River police responded quickly and found the visibly sick animal near a tree line, where they shot it.
• ⚠️ This incident is the latest in a string of four coyote attacks in North Jersey over the past four weeks.

Expert Advice on Wildlife Encounters

• 🐺 Nancy Warner from Last Resort Wildlife Refuge stated that most coyotes avoid humans.
• 💡 If a coyote does not run away, it may indicate something "not quite normal" about the animal.
• 🏠 In such cases, it's advised to get inside a vehicle or house and call local authorities.

Post-Attack Precautions

• 💉 Mike Vincent is receiving a round of rabies shots as a precautionary measure.
• 💪 He emphasized the need to "take care of business" during such dangerous encounters.