{"id":390519,"date":"2026-01-06T05:22:07","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T05:22:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/390519\/"},"modified":"2026-01-06T05:22:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T05:22:07","slug":"i-dont-want-to-see-a-child-hurt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/390519\/","title":{"rendered":"‘I don’t want to see a child hurt’"},"content":{"rendered":"

It can be unsettling to encounter a wild animal in your backyard if you’re not prepared for it, but it’s important to stay alert for everyone’s safety.\u00a0<\/p>\n

What happened?<\/p>\n

A coyote was recently spotted in Miami Springs, a town just outside of Miami. The wild animal was seen cutting through backyards and encountering domestic pets, according to a report<\/a> by WSVN.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Local neighbors shared their concern about a coyote being on the loose around nearby small children. One family even saw it come close to their tortoise.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“We have African sulcata tortoises. He just went up to it and just was like sniffing it,” a neighborhood resident said, per WSVN. “I saw him through the palms, and he was running around.”<\/p>\n

Neighbors posted updates to community social media groups to keep everyone safe and informed about the coyote sightings.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“I felt safe with our backyard here until right now,” another resident said, per WSVN. “I don’t want to see it hurt, but I don’t want to see a child hurt either.”\u00a0<\/p>\n


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Why is it concerning?<\/p>\n

Seeing wild animals outside of their typical habitats and showing up in unlikely places<\/a> near people usually isn’t a good sign. Unfortunately, human population growth and the construction of buildings and roads have significantly interfered with the environment.\u00a0<\/p>\n

It’s destroyed the natural homes and resources that wildlife depend on, forcing them to seek shelter elsewhere. When animals like coyotes<\/a>, bears, and elk are seen roaming through residential areas<\/a>, they are usually looking for a stable food source.<\/p>\n

This has only gotten worse with the rapid warming of the climate. More frequent and severe weather events are also disrupting animals, their habitats, and ecosystems, impacting local biodiversity.\u00a0<\/p>\n

What’s being done about it?<\/p>\n

The coyote that was spotted in the neighborhood was successfully captured, according to WSVN. The Miami Springs Police Department recommended tips for staying safe if you ever encounter a coyote, such as making loud noises to scare it off and keeping children and pets indoors.<\/p>\n

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