Watch: Dog escapes coyotes chasing her in Ohio

Updated: Feb 5, 2024 / 09:48 AM CST

CHESTERLAND, Ohio (WJW) — Coyotes are not uncommon in Geauga County, Ohio, but two coyotes trying to chase down a dog through a backyard is uncommon, especially when the chase is caught on video.

Video obtained by NewsNation affiliate WJW shows Bella, a Cavapoo, casually strolling in her backyard, sniffing around as dogs do, when suddenly two coyotes come charging from what seems like out of nowhere.

Bella, spins on a dime and sprints away, with the coyotes closing in but then the lead coyote stops in it tracks. Bella was home safe.

Courtesy: Gretchen Desatnik: Photo of her dog Bella
Courtesy: Gretchen Desatnik: Photo of her dog Tuna

The close call happened around 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Bella’s owner Gretchen Desatnik told WJW.

A home security camera recorded the incident in Desatnik’s backyard.

“We have another larger dog, a Great Pyrenees named Tuna, that was in the yard and I think he is why they stopped chasing Bella,” Desatnik said. “We are very grateful Bella was able to get away.”