Escape to Alcatraz: Coyote Swims a Mile in Search of New Turf
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Coyotes are a constant presence in San Francisco. On any given day, they can be seen weaving through traffic, rummaging in trash bins or trotting through Golden Gate Park.
But this month, one of the region’s coyotes decided that city life was too confining. After diving into the frigid San Francisco Bay and paddling more than a mile, it surfaced on Alcatraz Island, the site of the notorious former federal prison.
One video shared on social media shows the coyote struggling onto the rocky shore. It was scrawny and shivering, sparking concern about its chances of survival.
Roughly three weeks later, though, the animal appears to be thriving.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/us/coyote-swims-alcatraz-san-francisco.html
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0q4y95yv4jo