Coyote captured after slinking into NYC parking garage might be part of Central Park couple
A coyote captured in a parking garage on the Upper East Side of NYC may have been one of two previously spotted in Central Park. After entering Sterling Parking, the animal was subdued by the NYPD, leading to confusion over its fate—was it sent to Brooklyn's marshlands or a rehab center? Experts indicate there's roughly a 50/50 chance it's the Central Park coyote, noting their tendency to explore outside green spaces. With only about 20 coyotes in the city, this incident reflects their adapting nature in urban environments while posing little risk to humans.
"There are about 20 coyotes throughout the five boroughs, and the species, considered native to New York, rarely ever pose a threat to humans."
"They certainly leave the park to forage and fetch, but they know what the rules are and should be back in the vegetation by late dawn.