Hiker climbs tree to escape from coyotes
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MANCHESTER, N.J. – A hiker trying to escape from coyotes in a wooded area of southern New Jersey got stuck in a tree for nearly five hours.
The Asbury Park Press said Manchester Township police found April Lewis tied to a tree about 15 feet off the ground early Monday.
The Quakertown resident thought she spotted coyotes in the distance and climbed the tree for safety. Lewis cut off a piece of her pants to tie herself to the tree but didn’t have her cellphone to call for help.
A man heard Lewis’ cries and called police.
Officers found Lewis. Firefighters helped her down from the tree. She was evaluated at the scene and was released.