Bergen County officials are warning the public to be careful about wildlife after a coyote attacked a dog walker.

Authorities say that the attack happened on Monday in Woodcliff Lake. They say that the person was in their backyard when the attack occurred and suffered several bites. The person’s condition was not immediately released.

“There have been many sightings of coyotes and black bears in our area recently. Most of the time, they're just looking for food," officials wrote in a statement. "PLEASE DO NOT FEED the bears or coyotes. This makes these animals lose their natural fear of humans when they associate humans with meals."

For more information about coyote safety, visit the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s website.