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zforbes
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Advice from a local in Asuncion
On my morning beach walk a couple of days ago, I met a fellow returning from his walk. He warned me about the coyotes he had seen on the beach, and he
seemed genuinely agitated when I decided to continue my walk. I kept my eyes open and scanned the countryside, and I admit that I did pick up a rock
in case his warning had merit...but no sign of coyotes that morning or yesterday. Question: Would coyotes attack a lone person? Any good advice if
they do? (e.g., when confronted by a mountain lion, some advise you to look big and don't run or you will be chased)
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bajaguy
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If a Coyote attacks a person, it may be defending it's territory, it's young, a food source, or it may be sick.
When walking, always carry a stout 5' walking staff........and know how to use it.
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BajaGringo
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Over the years I have learned the wisdom of bringing along a nice walking stick when heading out away from the house for a walk. Rustling the brush
steps ahead is a good way to help avoid snakebites too...
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DianaT
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| Quote: | Originally posted by zforbes
On my morning beach walk a couple of days ago, I met a fellow returning from his walk. He warned me about the coyotes he had seen on the beach, and he
seemed genuinely agitated when I decided to continue my walk. I kept my eyes open and scanned the countryside, and I admit that I did pick up a rock
in case his warning had merit...but no sign of coyotes that morning or yesterday. Question: Would coyotes attack a lone person? Any good advice if
they do? (e.g., when confronted by a mountain lion, some advise you to look big and don't run or you will be chased) |
Good idea to carry a stick like a walking stick. While not as many as in other areas of Baja, we have come across a small pack of dogs and small
packs of dogs can be aggressive at times. They were at the other end of town and were NOT aggressive, but the stick and a rock or two are good
ideas.
Our experiences with the coyotes in that area are that they are very cautious and won't come near, but a walking stick is a good investment. 
Would not give up the walk, however----just too beautiful of a place to walk.
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Barry A.
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We had a coyote grab a food bag from under a sleeping guys head near Catavina once------when we confronted the coyote it refused to back off, or to
run away, and it was only about 10 feet from us-------the food bag was so heavy that he was having trouble with it, but he refused to give it up. We
finally bounced a rock off the critter's head, and he SLOWLY slunk off for about 100 feet, stopped, and just watched us. We put the food bag in the
camper, and went back to sleep, but the coyote never exibited any "fear" at all.
Spooky!!!!
Barry
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Lista
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Here in MT. we like to stir the pot by talking about the WOLVES, coyotes are a non issue. When in Baja, I throw scraps out.... what the gulls and
crows don't eat the coyotes do. The real good stuff (avocado peels) I toss out in the dark, coyotes love em. I have never heard of a coyote attacking
a person... Maybe I guess. Watching them stalk the rabbits is like watching tv for us...couple of drinks, some snacks great fun!
Mostly the coyotes up north are very sneaky and sly, they may sneak in and nab a cat and rile the dogs up, but other than that...
Now wolves on the other hand....
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fandango
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a photo test. rocky fed unintentionally
on edit: the box is 16" high. this bandit is tall!!
[Edited on 12-19-2010 by fandango]
sbwontoo
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