For a few weeks I had been hearing a rumor of residents seeing a Coyote or similar animal about Town, I had chalked it up to a few too many cocktails.
Today a resident at Lake Drive near Beach Road, reported seeing a Coyote. Last night, our midnight deputy observed it in on Cascade Lane. He was able to turn his in-car camera on and was able to grab a video of it running across the street. We are waiting to see if we can get the photo enhanced.
He or she looks to be about 30 to 40 pounds and has not bothered any person or animal that we know of to date, just the quick sightings. Original rumor had it at MacArthur State park and making nightly treks about the Island.
Either way, the sightings have been around 3:30 A.M. to 5:00 A.M., but one person said it was late evening. Until we can figure things out, please keep your garbage cans lids on tight and do not let your dog’s off the leash, which we should not be doing anyway.
Please go to https://myfwc.com/conservation/you-conserve/wildlife/Coyotes/, for more information on Coyotes. The Florida Wildlife commissions writes that most Coyotes are shy or timid, but let us not prove the theory, the webpage in this paragraph will give the State of Florida video and thoughts on “hazing” or deterring the Coyote.
Thanks for your help.
Sergeant Steven Langevin
Commander, District 20
Town of Palm Beach Shores
Palm Beach County Sheriffs’ office.
