A security camera in Melrose Park, in the city of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, captured a coyote roaming the area in early July during the early hours of the morning, which raised concerns among residents, especially after an incident that occurred shortly afterward.
James Thomas, a local resident, reported to Local 10 that his small chihuahua, Big Boi, was brutally attacked by a coyote just a few blocks from his home.
Thomas described the moment as terrifying, explaining how he desperately tried to save his pet. “I was terrified,” the man said, who considered Big Boi as a son, as they had been together for ten years.
However, this is not an isolated case. Last May, also in Broward County, but in the city of Miramar, another similar incident occurred.
Adrian Meléndez, 12 years old, witnessed how three coyotes attacked and took away his poodle and maltese mix dog named Puffy.
Residents of the city of Wilton Manors have also reported an increase in coyote sightings, even in broad daylight, raising concerns about the safety of children walking to school when classes begin soon.
According to Local 10, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will meet this Tuesday night with the city of Wilton Manors to address these concerns, and measures to manage the situation and protect residents and their pets are expected to be discussed.
Years ago, sightings of coyotes in various counties of Florida raised alarm due to the increase in their population in the state.
The animals seemed to feel at home in the changing landscapes of southwest Miami-Dade, Hollywood, Dania Beach, and Sunrise, among other recent reports.
Authorities reported that coyotes were even chasing the population of wild cats as far south as Cayo Largo, demonstrating how adaptable they are.
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