Mayor warns North Tonawanda residents about rise in coyote sightings

Officials issue warning after noticing disturbing change in coyote behavior: 'He just stood there and watched us'

Coyotes are appearing more frequently during daylight hours near a Missouri city's walking path, worrying residents who see them while exercising their pets, according to KSDK. What's happening? A dog owner in the southern part of St. Louis had an unexpected encounter with a coyote while walking her two pets on a popular greenway path.  The animal approached within 30 feet, showing strong interest in her dogs. "He didn't run away or anything. He…

More coyote sightings in North Tonawanda

North Tonawanda addresses coyote sightings near schools by deploying a professional trapper and launching an online form for public reporting.

'Hundreds of coyotes': North Tonawanda addressing influx of coyote sightings

North Tonawanda residents and officials are on high alert as coyote sightings increase across the community."We got a lot of complaints," Mayor Austin Tylec said. "There are hundreds of coyotes in the city. There has been such an influx. It does create a lot of concerns, because the last thing we need is one child, person or animal hurt." Neighbors Vanessa Dzielski and Tina Smith have documented coyote sightings throughout their neighborhood, in…

Mayor warns North Tonawanda residents about rise in coyote sightings

North Tonawanda Mayor Austin Tylec warns city residents about an increase in coyote sightings. He wants anyone that sees one to submit details to city officials through an online form. The city has also hired a licensed trapper.