MAHWAH — Ramapo Valley County Reservation, closed for a week during a search for the "aggressive" coyote that attacked a woman and a dog, was reopened on Monday.

County officials could not immediately say whether the animal involved in the Oct. 5 attack had been found and destroyed.

"We are pleased to announce that the Ramapo Valley County Reservation in Mahwah is now reopened," the park's website stated Monday. "Park enthusiasts should always remain vigilant as they enjoy our beautiful natural preserves."

The county's largest park, with more than 4,000 acres, covers parts of Mahwah and Oakland west of the Ramapo River. It was closed by the Bergen County Sheriff's Office and township police so they could search for the coyote they assumed, based on behavior, was sick.

"Coyotes are not aggressive animals, so when a coyote attacks a person it is assumed the animal is probably ill and probably has rabies," Larry Hajna, a spokesman for the Division of Fish & Wildlife, said last week.

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An earlier, separate attack was reported in August against Mahwah resident Doreen Entrup, who was walking near her home on Grenadier Drive. She was bitten on the arms and legs as she reached her neighbor's home. She used a bat in the neighbor's garage to fend off the animal.

The New York-New Jersey Trail Conference has also warned that bears can turn aggressive in the fall as they try to store up calories before winter, and offers tips for dealing with them when encountered in suburban parks.

Bear safety tips include:

Never approach or surround a bear — they become aggressive if they feel threatened.

Don't throw a bag, backpack or other items at the bear — it will encourage them to approach and “bully” people to get food.

Scare bears away with noise — yell, clap or bang pots. Never run from the bear. If you feel threatened, back away slowly.

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