CLARKSTOWN, N.Y.—Police are cautioning residents to stay away from a large hybrid coyote that’s been wandering around a New York City suburb.
WCBS says the animal in Rockland County is part coyote and part wolf—known as a “coywolf.”
The “coywolf” is larger than most coyotes—up to 75 pounds. They have different coloring, with more gray in their coats.
Experts say people who encounter a coywolf should make a lot of noise and wave their arms to make themselves seem bigger.
Clarkstown police say they would summon a licensed trapper or even shoot the animal if it were acting aggressively.
This “coywolf” spotted thru the fog at the Georgetown Condos in Congers this morning. Clarkstown Police warning people to stay away from the part coyote/part wolf hybrid. It may be the same coywolf that stalked a woman in Upper Nyack last week. (Photo credit: Clarkstown PD) pic.twitter.com/HDnIHv7Zaf
— Brian Conybeare (@conybearetv) December 4, 2017
Otherwise, it will likely just go back into the woods.