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Coyote Swims to Alcatraz: Unprecedented Sightings Surge

1/27/2026

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The coyote swam to Alcatraz Island for the first time on record, surprising guests and staff.
Aidan Moore, an employee at Alcatraz City Cruises, reported seeing the coyote swim to shore.
The coyote’s origin is unclear, possibly from San Francisco or Angel Island, both under two miles away.
Julian Espinoza of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area notes increased coyote sightings in San Francisco.

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Story summary

The coyote swam to Alcatraz Island for the first time on record, surprising guests and staff.
Aidan Moore, an employee at Alcatraz City Cruises, reported seeing the coyote swim to shore.
The coyote’s origin is unclear, possibly from San Francisco or Angel Island, both under two miles away.
Julian Espinoza of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area notes increased coyote sightings in San Francisco.