A workshop was held in Grand Prairie that included a class on how to defend yourself from an aggressive coyote.
It was put into place after a coyote attacked a 2-year-old boy who was out on his porch Tuesday.Coyote reporting hotline set up for 'bite zone' area where 2-year-old was attacked in Dallas
Participants learned how to spot an aggressive coyote and what to do if they encounter one. The instructor was the USDA urban biologist who is assisting the city of Dallas with its coyote problem. Henry said that means people should not walk away from the coyote, but rather yell and scream, make yourself look big.
"We’re reinforcing our vocal noise and introducing a touch component and distance component," Henry said.Since the attack Tuesday, biologists have killed three aggressive coyotes in the neighborhood near the White Rock Creek Greenbelt.Coyote shot and killed in area where Dallas 2-year-old was attacked; boy expected to recover
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