Earlier this year, a male coyote made headlines when it swam 2 miles (3.2 km) from Angel Island to Alcatraz Island, a former federal prison located in the San Francisco Bay. Initially, biologists believed the coyote swam from San Francisco, just over 1 mile (1.6 km) away. Bill Merkle, a wildlife ecologist with the National Park Service, expressed surprise at the coyote's longer journey, highlighting its resilience and adaptability. Camilla Fox, founder of Project Coyote, suggested the coyote may have been searching for a mate or new territory. Video footage captured the coyote struggling to reach the rocky island, and it was later spotted by visitors who noted its healthy appearance. Despite efforts to monitor the coyote, it has not been seen since its initial sighting. Alcatraz Island, known for its notorious escape attempts, has a history of being a federal prison from the 1930s until its closure in the 1960s. Angel Island, where the coyote originated, is a state park that has its own challenges for wildlife. Fox urges visitors to respect coyote habitats during pup season.