Coyote Seen Lounging on Rooftop In North Beach

"SF Animal Care and Control shared photos on social media Friday of a coyote that the agency nicknamed Woof on a Roof lounging on a large rooftop in North Beach. This coyote found a perfect place to sun himself in North Beach, says the caption. Peace and quiet, warm sun, no interruptions, just a nice, secluded spot to nap. By the time officers arrived on the scene, the coyote had already found its way off the roof."

"After catching up on some sleep, says the post, the coyote must have headed down to street level, well-rested and ready to start the evening. As SFist reported last year, coyotes have made a huge comeback in San Francisco over the past 20 years after being previously eradicated. The New York Times speculated that the first coyotes simply walked from Marin County, but perhaps they also swam."

"It was discovered last fall that several coyotes have swum a mile from Tiburon to Angel Island, and at least one coyote was believed to have swum two miles from Angel Island to Alcatraz in January. It should also be noted that it's currently pupping season, which runs from spring to fall, and coyotes may become aggressive toward humans and pets."

"Animal Control can be reached from 6 am to midnight at [phone]. Coyote sightings can also be reported on the agency's website. Related: NY Times Dives Into the Whole SF Coyote Debate, Says They Probably Got Here Just By Walking From Marin"

A coyote was seen lounging on a large rooftop in North Beach and was gone by the time Animal Control officers arrived. SF Animal Care and Control shared photos of the coyote, nicknaming it Woof on a Roof, and described the spot as peaceful and warm for napping. After resting, the coyote likely moved down to street level and was ready to be active later. Coyotes have returned to San Francisco over the past 20 years after being previously eradicated. Coyotes have been reported swimming between Tiburon, Angel Island, and Alcatraz. Pups are born during spring to fall, and coyotes may become aggressive toward humans and pets. Animal Control can be contacted from 6 am to midnight, and sightings can be reported online.

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