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A pack of coyotes has become more visible in Wildwood's Back Bay area, leading city officials to add warning signs after development clearing is suspected to have displaced the animals. Residents are urged to follow safety guidelines as the wildlife management effort continues.
A 55‑year‑old motorcyclist and his passenger were hospitalized after their bike hit a deer on Highway 59 near Tolstoi on September 5, 2026, prompting a response from RCMP, firefighters and paramedics.
Wildwood wildlife officials reported a rise in coyote sightings near the former landfill and back‑bay area on August 28, 2026, issuing warnings and signage to deter feeding and promote safety as part of ongoing wildlife management.
Wildwood officials warned residents on September 3 not to feed coyotes, citing rising adult and pup sightings and imposing fines up to $500 to protect public safety.
Wildwood officials issued a safety advisory in early September 2026, urging residents to keep distance from coyotes, control pets, secure trash, and report aggression amid rising local coyote activity.
Wildwood officials announced a $500 fine for feeding coyotes after a rise in sightings, issuing a public‑safety advisory to discourage the practice and prevent dangerous wildlife interactions.
Wildwood police reported a rise in coyote sightings on September 3 and urged residents to keep their distance and not feed the animals to protect public safety and wildlife.
State wildlife officials opened deer hunting season at Saratoga Spa State Park on September 4, 2026, initiating the fall hunting period as part of the park’s routine wildlife management program.
Wildwood officials warned residents in early September not to feed coyotes, citing a recent rise in sightings along the Jersey Shore and the risk that feeding reduces the animals' natural fear of humans.
Wildwood’s Back Bay residents are divided over coyote sightings, with some urging coexistence and others warning against feeding, while city officials caution that feeding wildlife threatens safety and animal wariness.
Wildwood officials warned of a rise in coyote sightings on August 28, 2026, urging residents to keep a safe distance as part of ongoing wildlife management efforts.
Storm damage on September 2 forced the Toronto Wildlife Centre to close for repairs after the roof was torn, windows shattered, and sections flooded, while five recovering pigeons escaped. City officials are overseeing repairs and a search for the birds, with the centre set to reopen after safety checks.
Governor Kathy Hochul signed a whale safety law in July 2026 after humpback sightings in New York City waters reached 500, aiming to protect the growing population. The effort involved input from the Gotham Whale nonprofit and the city’s humpback whale catalog.
Wildwood officials warned on September 2 that feeding coyotes must stop after a rise in sightings, aiming to prevent habituation and safeguard the community during Labor Day weekend.
Wildwood officials warned residents on September 3 to keep away from coyotes and reminded that feeding wildlife is illegal, with fines up to $500, amid a rise in sightings before Labor Day weekend.
Two beluga whales died at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium in early September 2026, following the death of a rescued whale the previous week, bringing the total recent losses to three.
Wildwood officials have issued a public‑safety advisory urging residents not to feed coyotes after a spike in adult and pup sightings, especially in back‑bay and yard areas. The guidance aims to prevent conflicts and protect both the animals and the community.
Wildwood officials reported a spike in coyote activity in back‑bay neighborhoods in late August 2026, urging residents to secure waste and avoid feeding wildlife to reduce encounters.
Park rangers rescued a turtle with a fish hook in its mouth that had been confined in a zip‑tied cage in a Long Island park lake on September 2, 2026, highlighting a case of wildlife cruelty under investigation.
Wildwood officials reported a surge in coyote sightings near Back Bay on September 1, 2026, and installed warning signs to protect residents, pets, and children. The advisory outlines safety steps and ongoing monitoring of the situation.
