Neighbors and county officials confirmed an uptick in sightings in Willow Glen.<\/p>\n
“We’ve seen them. I saw two. One was going this way and coming closer to me and then crossed the street,” a neighbor said. .<\/p>\n
The Santa Clara County Vector Control District said it is aware of the increase and has issued an advisory. However, unless there is an aggressive coyote or an attack, jurisdiction falls under the state Department of Fish and Wildlife.<\/p>\n
“At this point, I feel like we’ve come so close to actual attacks that I would really love it if animal control could come out here, maybe at dawn and dusk, when they’re the most present and active and try to catch these guys – maybe move them to a nature preserve. Because I feel like it’s just a matter of time before somebody actually gets hurt,” Reynolds said.<\/p>\n
MORE: Is wildlife sighting more common in SF now? Experts explain after mountain lion incident<\/a><\/p>\n Wildlife officials said the coyote was likely searching for food, noting it is not mating season, when coyotes are typically more aggressive.<\/p>\n Authorities advise residents who encounter a coyote to keep pets and children close, make noise, and throw objects near the animal to scare it away. If the animal does not leave, people should avoid running or turning their backs.<\/p>\n While attacks are considered unlikely, officials ask that any aggressive behavior be reported through a wildlife incident report to local and state agencies<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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