I was riding my bike last evening in the neighborhood and chanced upon one of my neighbors walking his dog. He told me of one of our neighbors on the golf court side, that was out in her backyard with her dog (on leash) when she noticed a coyote at the fence watching them. He also mentioned the dog in the neighboring area that was snatched by the coyote. He works at the golf course so he sees coyotes frequently.
You can dismiss them if you wish. Some of us are just having a conversation about possible sightings and options available. I don't think we are going to get rid of the coyotes any more than I think we will get rid of the 'gators. Articles about coyote related incidents, even from other areas, are useful in how you approach a possible confrontation, or how to avoid an incident with wildlife. Criticizing another for trying to be helpful because you think you know it all, is probably not being helpful.
Like I said before, I have had personal experience with some coyotes in the past and you really shouldn't be so dismissive of their presence. Respect them, or even fear them if it works for you. These animals must be hungry if they are venturing so close to humans during the day. And yes, they will attack you. But, if you have a small morsel of meat on a string with you, they will probably go for it rather than you. And you know what I mean by meat on a string; Fluffy. I don't think that avoiding ponds and lakes is going to matter that much, but being aware of your surroundings could make a difference. Hey, I had a neighbor that almost lost his dog to a hawk, while he was walking the little fella on a lease in our neighborhood. If you have little members of your family (pets) it is your responsibility to watch out for them. I don't know about you, but I am willing to do whatever is necessary to protect my family, and that includes the little members.
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