Police in Salem, Mass., say coyote sightings are being reported 'with increased frequency,' including several recent reports of coyotes approaching people who were walking their dogs.
Police in Salem, Massachusetts, are issuing a warning after an increase in coyote sightings in the city of late.
, the police department said coyote sightings are being reported"with increased frequency" across Salem and in surrounding communities. This includes several recent reports of coyotes approaching people who were walking their dogs, particularly in the South Salem/Pickman Park area. "In some cases, it has been reported that coyotes appear comfortable around people," Salem police said.
If you do have a close encounter with a coyote, state officials say you should pick up and hold children and small pets. Don't turn your back. Instead, make loud noises and calmly back away.Sign up for NECN newsletters.Removing sources of food and water, especially at night. This includes pet bowls, fallen fruit from trees, and water in bird baths.Ensuring outdoor enclosures for rabbits, poultry, birds, etc. are well secured.
Putting away bird feeders and leftover poultry food at night to avoid attracting rodents and other coyote prey.Anyone experiencing problems with coyotes is urged to visit
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