{
  "id": "2021-03-07-university-of-utah-two-coyotes-spotted-on-campus-this-evening",
  "slug": "university-of-utah-two-coyotes-spotted-on-campus-this-evening-2021-03-07",
  "institution": {
    "name": "University of Utah",
    "shortName": "U of U",
    "state": "UT",
    "type": "public-r1",
    "alertSystemName": "U of U Alert",
    "enrollment": 35000
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2021-03-07",
    "type": "other",
    "cleryCategory": "advisory",
    "resolution": "resolved",
    "headline": "Two coyotes spotted on campus this evening",
    "headlinePublic": "Two coyotes spotted on campus this evening",
    "summary": "On 2021-03-07, [U of U Public Safety posted: Two coyotes spotted on campus this evening](https://publicsafety.utah.edu/campus-alerts/two-coyotes-spotted-on-campus-this-evening/).",
    "outcome": "See notice.",
    "casualties": {
      "killed": 0,
      "injured": 0
    }
  },
  "alerts": [
    {
      "sequence": 1,
      "type": "initial",
      "timestampApprox": "2021-03-07",
      "channel": "website",
      "verbatimText": "Two coyotes were spotted on campus the evening of March 6, 2021, in active pursuit of a deer. University police officers responded to the area and confirmed the sighting. The animals were last seen leaving Officers Circle, heading toward Red Butte Canyon just after 8 p.m.\n\nThose on campus or visiting the Red Butte Canyon area should be cautious and aware of their surroundings, especially if accompanied by pets.\n\nMore information about coyotes and safety tips are available through Wild Aware Utah at https://www.wildawareutah.org/wildlife/coyotes/. Wild Aware Utah recommends that individuals alert the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources office or call 911 if they have an encounter with an aggressive animal.\n\nThe following safety tips for hikers are relevant any time of year.",
      "isVerbatimConfirmed": true,
      "sourceUrl": "https://publicsafety.utah.edu/campus-alerts/two-coyotes-spotted-on-campus-this-evening/",
      "sourceDescription": "U of U Alert — Two coyotes spotted on campus this evening",
      "annotations": [
        "Full body from publicsafety.utah.edu."
      ],
      "characterCount": 783
    }
  ],
  "context": "University of Utah campus alert.",
  "keyFindings": [
    "Official U of U alert body recovered."
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "title": "Two coyotes spotted on campus this evening",
      "url": "https://publicsafety.utah.edu/campus-alerts/two-coyotes-spotted-on-campus-this-evening/",
      "type": "official-archive"
    }
  ],
  "confidence": "high",
  "tags": [
    "university-of-utah"
  ],
  "dateAdded": "2026-07-27",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-07-27",
  "addedBy": "ingestion"
}