Hollywood Residents on Alert Due to Frequent Coyote Sightings

Coyote Sightings in Hollywood Neighborhood

• 🚨 Coyotes have been frequently sighted in a Hollywood residential neighborhood, causing residents to be on edge.
• 📸 Some sightings were captured on camera, showing coyotes roaming through front yards and even venturing onto people's patios.

Encounters and Behavior

• 🐕 Max Smith reported a close encounter where a coyote approached him and his two large dogs, showing no fear and remaining about 10 feet away.
• 🚶 Smith followed the coyote on foot for a short distance, noting it stayed about 100 feet ahead.
• ⚠️ Concerns have been raised about the potential risks to children playing in the neighborhood, especially if a coyote becomes aggressive or contracts rabies.
• 🗣️ One resident's wife successfully scared off a coyote by yelling and using a horn.

Coyote Family Sighting

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 A resident reported seeing a coyote with three or four pups, indicating a potential family unit in the area.

Resident Reactions and Wildlife Management

• 🦎 Karen Barton expressed a unique perspective, hoping the coyotes would help control the iguana population.
• 📞 Neighbors have contacted Florida Fish and Wildlife, but were informed that no immediate action can be taken at this time.