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January 21, 2026
Coyote stuns observers by braving rough waters to swim to Alcatraz
Coyote is thought to be the first ever to reach the notorious former prison island off the coast of San Francisco
TL;DR
- A coyote swam to Alcatraz Island, a distance of about 1.25 miles from the mainland.
- This is thought to be the first time a coyote has reached Alcatraz in this manner.
- The coyote's motivation for the swim is uncertain, but it may have been seeking new territory.
- The animal appeared exhausted and cold upon reaching the island.
- Alcatraz Island has resources like small animals and rainwater that could support the coyote.
- Alcatraz was a federal maximum-security prison until 1963 and is now a public museum.
- The waters around Alcatraz are known for being treacherous and contributing to the prison's inescapable reputation.
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