That park will now be closed for the next 5 days.
The attack took place simply after 3 p.m. inside South Mountain Reservation off Bear Lane, according to the Essex County Sheriff’s Office.
They state a coyote assaulted a 13-year-old woman and her dog, who she was holding at the time. The woman suffered leak injuries to her leg and was required to Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center.
Her dog was required to a regional animal healthcare facility in crucial condition however is anticipated to make it through.
Shortly after the very first attack, a lady was likewise bit by the coyote.
All victims are anticipated to be fine.
Out of an abundance of care, Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. said cops closed Crest Drive and the South Mountain Dog Park on Friday through Saturday.
However, that closure has actually given that been extended through July 6. In addition to Crest Drive and the South Mountain Dog Park, picnic and parking lot will likewise be closed.
“Under the suggestion of NJ Fish and Wildlife and in an abundance of care to safeguard the safety of the general public, Crest Drive, the South Mountain Dog Park and all picnic and parking lot in between South Orange Avenue and Glen Avenue, consisting of Locust Grove, will be closed for the next 5 days,” said DiVincenzo Jr. in a declaration.
Although the dog park was closed Friday, the attacks took place back along the tracks where Eyewitness News press reporter CeFaan Kim saw hikers, joggers and dogs with owners uninformed of what took place.
“The very first time I observed anything was a police car increasing the roadway there which was it,” jogger Robert Hansen said. “It appeared a little quieter however I believed that was the haze and the smoke and simply Fourth of July weekend.
Others aren’t that worried.
“Because I believe it’s most likely almost the exact same size as my dog,” dog owner Zhouzhen Feng said. “But if you have a lap dog, obviously.”
Police state they are out searching for the coyote and will put it down if they discover it.
They think the coyote is wild since coyotes travel in packs and this one was alone.
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