A New York woman had a frightening encounter with a coyote while going for a stroll along the beach in Cape Cod, Massachusetts.

Marcy Sterlis was on vacation when the coyote chased after her down on the beach along water’s edge. In the video, the woman can be seen swinging a stick in the air in an attempt to scare the coyote off.

The wild encounter was captured by nearby fisherman who came to the woman’s rescue after the animal pursued her for 10 minutes.

“Did he bite you? Are you alright?” the fisherman can be heard asking the woman in the video.

A report from Complex says several other boaters passed by the woman mistaking her stick for a fishing pole and the coyote for her dog.

Editor’s Note: Never turn your back or run from a coyote. Running can trigger a chase instinct. If approached, make loud noises, wave your arms. Try throwing objects such as sticks and stones in the direction of the coyote. Click here for more tips on coyote safety from Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

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