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Rare Coyote Spotted Swimming in San Francisco Bay

9/12/2025

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A coyote was spotted swimming about a quarter-mile from shore in San Francisco Bay, between Angel Island and Tiburon.
This rare sighting, recorded by Angel Island State Park, highlights coyotes' swimming abilities.
Since 2017, around 17 coyotes have settled on Angel Island, helping manage the deer population.
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is studying the ecological effects of these coyotes.
The reason for the coyote's swim is unclear, with theories of territory exploration or escaping a threat.

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A coyote was spotted swimming about a quarter-mile from shore in San Francisco Bay, between Angel Island and Tiburon.
This rare sighting, recorded by Angel Island State Park, highlights coyotes' swimming abilities.
Since 2017, around 17 coyotes have settled on Angel Island, helping manage the deer population.
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is studying the ecological effects of these coyotes.
The reason for the coyote's swim is unclear, with theories of territory exploration or escaping a threat.