If true the guy is a scoundrel and has no credibility.
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Guy has been hyping and embellishing his accomplishments for his whole running career. Of course he fell and made up a story about a coyote attack. Always trying to make himself sound more badass than he is.
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gabby jones wrote:
If true the guy is a scoundrel and has no credibility.
I think this was established years ago.
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What he recalls could easily have not been totally accurate (it was dark and it happened quickly) or been overly dramatized as opposed to a straight-up lie. However, he already has no credibility
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These experts are idiots and everyone who thinks coyotes don't attack people have no clue. Maybe that used to be the case, but urbanized coyotes are not afraid and can be very aggressive, even in broad daylight. In Vancouver, in Stanley park, 45 people were attacked in less than a year. People just walking had a coyote come up out of nowhere and nip them.
That's just Stanley park. The coyotes in all the neighboring regions of greater Vancouver have also become aggressive toward humans and you have to take them seriously. I've personally had a couple of freaky encounters with coyotes (who are bigger than you think) following me as I ran. Where I live I also have to worry about cougars and black bears, but no black bear has ever chased me (I see them all the time but they run away or ignore me). It is for sure far more likely than a coyote would attack me than a black bear. I've never had a black bear follow me for over ten minutes, that's for sure.
To be clear - I hate Dean, I mean an unnatural burning hatred. But, it is absolutely possible a urbanized coyote came up and nipped at him out of nowhere and he fell down as a result.
Vancouver officials optimistic changes in Stanley Park are bringing aggressive coyote attacks to heel | CBC News
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45 attacks wrote:
These experts are idiots and everyone who thinks coyotes don't attack people have no clue. Maybe that used to be the case, but urbanized coyotes are not afraid and can be very aggressive, even in broad daylight. In Vancouver, in Stanley park, 45 people were attacked in less than a year. People just walking had a coyote come up out of nowhere and nip them.
That's just Stanley park. The coyotes in all the neighboring regions of greater Vancouver have also become aggressive toward humans and you have to take them seriously. I've personally had a couple of freaky encounters with coyotes (who are bigger than you think) following me as I ran. Where I live I also have to worry about cougars and black bears, but no black bear has ever chased me (I see them all the time but they run away or ignore me). It is for sure far more likely than a coyote would attack me than a black bear. I've never had a black bear follow me for over ten minutes, that's for sure.
To be clear - I hate Dean, I mean an unnatural burning hatred. But, it is absolutely possible a urbanized coyote came up and nipped at him out of nowhere and he fell down as a result.
Vancouver officials optimistic changes in Stanley Park are bringing aggressive coyote attacks to heel | CBC News
Thanks Dean. Have a good day!
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gabby jones wrote:
45 attacks wrote:
These experts are idiots and everyone who thinks coyotes don't attack people have no clue. Maybe that used to be the case, but urbanized coyotes are not afraid and can be very aggressive, even in broad daylight. In Vancouver, in Stanley park, 45 people were attacked in less than a year. People just walking had a coyote come up out of nowhere and nip them.
That's just Stanley park. The coyotes in all the neighboring regions of greater Vancouver have also become aggressive toward humans and you have to take them seriously. I've personally had a couple of freaky encounters with coyotes (who are bigger than you think) following me as I ran. Where I live I also have to worry about cougars and black bears, but no black bear has ever chased me (I see them all the time but they run away or ignore me). It is for sure far more likely than a coyote would attack me than a black bear. I've never had a black bear follow me for over ten minutes, that's for sure.
To be clear - I hate Dean, I mean an unnatural burning hatred. But, it is absolutely possible a urbanized coyote came up and nipped at him out of nowhere and he fell down as a result.
Vancouver officials optimistic changes in Stanley Park are bringing aggressive coyote attacks to heel | CBC News
Thanks Dean. Have a good day!
Whatever. I'm not here to defend that guy, I'm here because I freaking hate urbanized coyotes and I think the problem is getting worse. The first time it was one coyote who followed me, the last time it was two. It was really not cool. You may think you can take down a coyote, but can you take out two? I think any coyote in any urban area should be put down immediately. They are far from endangered and are pretty much an invasive species. They are smart as hell and are adapting to not fear humans at all and we need to teach them to fear humans.
My link didn't work the first time - here it is.
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That SF Gate story has no actual facts, just opinions and probabilities. Attacks, while rare, aren't unheard of. Unless they can PROVE it didn't happen I'm going with it did.
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45 attacks wrote:
gabby jones wrote:
Thanks Dean. Have a good day!
Whatever. I'm not here to defend that guy, I'm here because I freaking hate urbanized coyotes and I think the problem is getting worse. The first time it was one coyote who followed me, the last time it was two. It was really not cool. You may think you can take down a coyote, but can you take out two? I think any coyote in any urban area should be put down immediately. They are far from endangered and are pretty much an invasive species. They are smart as hell and are adapting to not fear humans at all and we need to teach them to fear humans.
My link didn't work the first time - here it is.
Yes, I do think I could take down two coyotes. Also, urbanized coyotes are great and ~75% of their diet is rats/mice.
I've seen coyotes both in the city and on the trails and they've followed me on a few occassions, but never any issues and zero reports of any attacks with the exception being people walking their small dogs. I once ran into a pack of 7+ coyotes in the woods, and that was the only time I was mildly concerned, but they quickly scattered. I'm sure I could not take down 7 coyotes.
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45 attacks wrote:
To be clear - I hate Dean, I mean an unnatural burning hatred.
What a stupid thing to say.
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Who is more unreliable, Karnazes or the Daily Mail??? He's a loser either way.
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Coyotes need love to. I was attacked by one once and escaped right after I donkey punched her.
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I have to plead total ignorance on this, but why all the hate for this guy? I remember he had a popular book over a decade ago, but haven't seen or heard about him since. I honestly thought he was out of the game.
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aidjf0adifj wrote:
That SF Gate story has no actual facts, just opinions and probabilities. Attacks, while rare, aren't unheard of. Unless they can PROVE it didn't happen I'm going with it did.
The Burden of proof lies with Dean
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aidjf0adifj wrote:
That SF Gate story has no actual facts, just opinions and probabilities. Attacks, while rare, aren't unheard of. Unless they can PROVE it didn't happen I'm going with it did.
Dean, you are my idol!!! Thanks for visiting this site.
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whataworld wrote:
45 attacks wrote:
Whatever. I'm not here to defend that guy, I'm here because I freaking hate urbanized coyotes and I think the problem is getting worse. The first time it was one coyote who followed me, the last time it was two. It was really not cool. You may think you can take down a coyote, but can you take out two? I think any coyote in any urban area should be put down immediately. They are far from endangered and are pretty much an invasive species. They are smart as hell and are adapting to not fear humans at all and we need to teach them to fear humans.
My link didn't work the first time - here it is.
Yes, I do think I could take down two coyotes. Also, urbanized coyotes are great and ~75% of their diet is rats/mice.
I've seen coyotes both in the city and on the trails and they've followed me on a few occassions, but never any issues and zero reports of any attacks with the exception being people walking their small dogs. I once ran into a pack of 7+ coyotes in the woods, and that was the only time I was mildly concerned, but they quickly scattered. I'm sure I could not take down 7 coyotes.
Where do you live? There are a lot of different sub species of coyotes, but they can weigh up to 50 pounds in some areas. The big ones are possibly due to interbreeding with wolves. If you think you can single handedly fight of 7 50lb wild dogs, you are mistaken. But, if where you live they only have the tiny ones, I guess maybe. But don’t underestimate the strength of a wild animal. Also, good luck with the rabies and other diseases and parasites they carry.
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Tru storie wrote:
Coyotes need love to. I was attacked by one once and escaped right after I donkey punched her.
I don't think "donkeypunch" means what you think it means.
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