Charlie Schmidt via Storyful Portland, Oregon

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Why it worked

The video captures a moment of genuine fear and parental protection, resonating with viewers who value family safety and are fascinated by wildlife encounters. The dramatic chase and the father's decisive action create a compelling narrative.

Summary

A coyote chases a young girl through a backyard, prompting her father to rush out and gather both children to safety inside the house. The father reassures his son, Andrew, and asks what the coyote did.

Structure

1Coyote appears and chases a girl.
2Father intervenes and calls children inside.
3Children and father retreat indoors.
4Father checks on children and asks about the encounter.

On-screen text

Charlie Schmidt via Storyful Portland, Oregon Coyote chases little girl through backyard No! Oh s**t! See? There's a coyote. There's a coyote! Quickly! Get inside! Get inside! Oh s**t! Is there another one? I don't know. Is there another one? Stay with me, Andrew. Look Dad! I'm going to protect you. Did he attack you? What did he do?

Transcript

There's a coyote. No! Oh s**t! See? There's a coyote. There's a coyote! Quickly! Get inside! Get inside! Oh s**t! Is there another one? I don't know. Is there another one? Stay with me, Andrew. Look Dad! I'm going to protect you. Did he attack you? What did he do?

Original caption

Terrifying moment a coyote chased a little girl through her backyard in Portland, Oregon. Dad protected the family. 😍 #animallover #wildlife #rescuestory #BeTheReason #dadsoftiktok