DeSoto Launches Overnight Coyote Removal Operation After Pet Attacks

Coyote Activity and Pet Attacks

• 🎯 The City of DeSoto is initiating a coyote removal operation due to increased coyote activity.
• ⚠️ This action is a direct response to at least five reported pet attacks occurring since June.

Overnight Operation Details

• 🌃 The operation will commence at 2:00 a.m. and will be conducted by Wildlife Services.
• 🗺️ The targeted area for removal is located between Wintergreen and Beltline Road.
• 🔊 Residents in the affected area may hear gunfire overnight as part of the operation.

Community Concerns

• 😟 Residents expressed surprise and concern about the method of removal, specifically the use of gunfire.
• 🗣️ There is an acknowledgment that dealing with aggressive wildlife, especially when they attack pets and potentially children, is a difficult challenge.