Ultra marathon runner, 59, who shared horrific photos of his bloodied face after a ‘coyote attack’ got the injuries from a FALL, park rangers confirm.

In interviews with other outlets and an email exchange with SFGATE, Karnazes’ story has been consistent: The coyote sprinted at him, knocking him over after he opened his energy bar. Multiple coyote experts said that this was unlikely, however. “According to our park biologists, this kind of reported activity from a coyote would be extremely unusual, as coyotes do not sprint at people when they approach them for food,” Espinoza said.