Coyote Attacks Increase

California Coyotes Attack  For the third time in recent days a coyote attacks a toddler in southern California. Biologists are baffled.
by Associated Press
Published: Thu, May 08, 2008 - 10:23 am CST Last Updated: Thu, May 08, 2008 - 10:31 am CST
LAKE ARROWHEAD, Calif. (AP) - For the third time in a week, a
coyote has attacked a toddler in Southern California.
Authorities in San Bernadino county say the latest incident
happened Tuesday in the mountain community of Lake Arrowhead.
Melissa Rowley had stepped inside her house while her children were
playing in the front yard. When she returned, a coyote was dragging
Rowley's 2-year-old daughter to the street by the head. The animal
let go when Rowley ran to rescue the girl.
The toddler was treated for several puncture wounds to the head
and neck, but authorities say she is back home with her parents and
is expected to fully recover.
Two other attacks occurred at a park in Chino Hills, about 30
miles east of Los Angeles.
On Friday, a nanny pulled another 2-year-old girl from the jaws
of a coyote. And on Sunday, a father chased one off that had come
after his toddler.
Trappers have since killed three animals, one of which is
believed to be the coyote who bit the child.
Biologists can't explain the rash of incidents.


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In two of the cases, the coyote perceived no threat because only children were visible at the time of the attack.

Duh?!  Maybe the fact that you have people moving into area’s that were coyote hunting grounds??  Ya think?? 

Or maybe it’s the economy that’s bringing the violence out of these animals??!!

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