Coyote Sightings Increase In Redondo Beach: Police

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Coyote Sightings Increase In Redondo Beach: Police Redondo Beach residents have reported increased coyote sightings in local neighborhoods, police say.

REDONDO BEACH, CA — An increase in coyote sightings in Redondo Beach has caused concern recently, according to the Redondo Beach Police Department.

Residents have reported sightings in the area of Flagler Lane, Beryl Street, Prospect Avenue and 190th Street, RBPD said.

Although coyotes prefer open areas, such as prairies and deserts, they don't require them to survive. Coyotes have successfully adapted to living in urban and suburban areas, so it may be likely to see them in your neighborhood at any time of day; though they're most active at dawn and dusk.

RBPD recommends a few techniques to keep yourself, family and pets safe as well as compassionately co-exist with coyotes.

For pets, it's best to keep them inside, especially if they're small. Keep their food inside as well or watch while your pet eats, but don't leave food bowls outside.

It's always a good idea to stay close to children and pets.

Use "hazing" techniques to scare coyotes away such as making loud noises, stomping and standing tall, throwing unharmful things at them, spraying them with water or flashing lights at them.

"Never run from a coyote," a RBPD statement said. "Running from a coyote can instigate the coyote's prey instinct to chase."

Services don't respond to calls for normal coyote behavior or regular sightings, but reports made by calling 310-379-5411 are recorded and documented. Officials will respond to reports of a sick or injured coyote or a sighting during the day near people, schools or parks.

Attacks and threatening behavior should always be reported. If a coyote is posing an imminent threat to life residents are urged to call 911.

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