Holtville residents on the defense against coyotes

Residents say coyotes are becoming very bold - 13 On Your Side's Vince Ybarra reports

HOLTVILLE, Calif. (KECY, KYMA) - Folks in Holtville are on the lookout for coyotes. Residents say they're seeing more of the wild life than ever before, and their pets are in danger.

Rosie Allegranza said coyotes are getting brave, coming up to homes in broad daylight. 

“We’ve been really careful with our dogs, we have four dogs. And we’re very scared to let them out,” said Allegranza.  

Allegranza said she is nervous what will happen next with coyotes sightings on the rise. Some even fearing an attack on children.

Tim Daly, Public Information Officer of Fish and Wildlife, said that if residents feel a threatened by coyotes, be cautious. 

“Residents have to do everything they can to protect their pets by monitoring their pets when they are outside,” said Daly. 

He recommends putting things away that might attract coyotes to your home.

Daly also said the only way Fish and Wildlife will get involved is if coyotes are posing a threat to public health. Unfortunately, an attack on pets are not considered threat enough for them to step in.