The Brief
- Jason Williams encountered a fearless coyote in Seattle’s Volunteer Park during Thanksgiving weekend, raising concerns about public safety.
- The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife noted aggressive coyote behavior in Seattle parks due to habituation to humans and has posted warning signs in Volunteer Park.
SEATTLE – A Seattle man says a casual holiday weekend stroll in Volunteer Park took a frightening turn when a coyote came within feet of him and two small dogs in broad daylight.
“It was Thanksgiving weekend and the place was packed,” recalled Jason Williams, who lives near the park. “I was just walking along here and there’s a coyote less than five, six feet away.”
Williams shared his story and the dramatic video he recorded of the incident on his cellphone with FOX 13. From what he saw, Williams believes the predator was stalking two small white dogs nearby him. At one point in the video, Williams can be heard shouting, “It’s a coyote! Get your dog!”
“He was not afraid of people”
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