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A woman was attacked in Inwood Park as she jogged on Sunday morning. The Post reports that the attack occured "not far" from where the body of 21 year old student Sarah Fox was found in May 2004. The woman had been jogging at 8:30AM, at 217th and Seaman Avenue, when a man "grabbed her around the neck from behind and rubbed something that smelled like Vicks Vap-o-Rub into her eyes." After a struggle, the woman cried and another jogger came by, which made the attacker run away. The Post points out this runner was wearing headphones, as Fox had, and neighborhood women say they never go into the park alone. If you jog, have a jogging buddy or jog where there are others around. It is hard when you live a little further out, but be safe - here's a Google search of "jogging safety tips."
The murdered body of Ellis Romero was found in Inwood Park last fall, though it's unclear whether or not there was a connection to Fox's murder. The police do not believe this recent attack and Fox's crime are connected.
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Gotta love the Post's fact-checkers. 217 St. doesn't cross Seaman Ave., and even if it did it wouldn't be in the park.
That said, this isn't good news for those of us who live uptown.
jog safe, ladies!!! and take a self defense class.
This really blows. It's a damned shame to have such a beautiful park spoiled with this kind of activity. It's about time for the police to run at a few, perfunctory patrols of the major paths in the park. The stairway next to the handball courts has long been a druggie hang out and has been in need of a cleanup for years.
Hmm....I've been thinking about moving to Inwood. I don't jog and probably wouldn't go to the park all that often, by myself or with someone else. I keep hearing about stuff like this though, and it makes me wonder....is the rest of the area (outside of the park) safe, even at night, for women to walk alone?
I live in Inwood and I believe it is safe. However, I would not jog in Inwood park by myself! Even parts of Fort Tryon are extremely isolated and very dense with trees. These are extremely hilly parks with lots of hidden areas. As long as you stay in the populated areas (as in any other City park) you should be fine.
Inwood is a great place and a wonderful community. Your best bet is to stay West of Broadway. East of Broadway near the 1 train is a whole other deal. But Seaman, Broadway, Riverside, etc. are cool.
And why not leave the planet since you can't be mugged (yet) if you jog in outer space. No iPods, no jogging at 8:30 am, no walking through Central Park around 10:30 am, etc., plus there's always a chance of a terrorist attack.
Rose, Rose - don't you know we ladies aren't entitled to be in public space? Sheesh.