A girl suffered serious injuries in an encounter with a coyote at a Southern California beach.
Runners at the beach early Friday said coyote sightings there are common.
"We see them every single time," said Eric Brown, who runs at the beach several times per week."Usually, they chase us. I've never seen more than one chase us at a time. Your initial thought is they're playing, but I do carry a very bright flashlight and pepper spray."Coyotes are highly adaptable animals that have learned to live comfortably in many environments, including around humans.
By nature, they're fearful of humans. They primarily hunt rodents, and help keep that population under control, but will not ignore an easy snack.Never feed or attempt to tame coyotes. The result may be deadly conflicts with pets or livestock, or serious injuries to small children.Install motion-sensitive lighting around the house.Be aware that coyotes are more active in the spring, when feeding and protecting their young.
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