Coyote Sighting Sparks Concern in Miami Springs Neighborhood
Resident Yolanda Sauer was left shaken after spotting a coyote lurking behind her home, sending her and her family into high alert. According to Sauer, she witnessed several police officers gathering near her house when she heard about the sighting, and they confirmed that a very aggressive coyote had been spotted in her backyard.
The chaos unfolded at around 10 am on Friday morning, just as Sauer would normally take out her teacup chihuahua for its morning walk. However, it was not her dog that posed a threat but rather the coyote's encounter with their pet tortoise, Bubble. Surveillance footage shows the coyote approaching and staring down the tortoise before turning around and leaving.
The Sauer family is now concerned about their pets' safety, particularly their African sulcata tortoises, which they keep in their backyard. "We have to keep our pets indoors as much as possible," said Charles, Yolanda's son and neighbor. His statement echoed the recommendation from the Miami Springs Police Department, which advised residents to keep a safe distance from coyotes by making loud noises when encountering them.
In light of this incident, residents in the area are now on high alert, with many expressing concern about their children's safety while playing outdoors afternoons. "I don't want to see it hurt but I don't want to see a child hurt either," said Yolanda Sauer.
Fortunately, the coyote has since been captured by the Miami Springs Police Department, and residents are assured that there is no longer any danger in the area. However, for many like the Sauers, the experience left a lasting impression, highlighting the importance of being vigilant about wildlife safety.
Resident Yolanda Sauer was left shaken after spotting a coyote lurking behind her home, sending her and her family into high alert. According to Sauer, she witnessed several police officers gathering near her house when she heard about the sighting, and they confirmed that a very aggressive coyote had been spotted in her backyard.
The chaos unfolded at around 10 am on Friday morning, just as Sauer would normally take out her teacup chihuahua for its morning walk. However, it was not her dog that posed a threat but rather the coyote's encounter with their pet tortoise, Bubble. Surveillance footage shows the coyote approaching and staring down the tortoise before turning around and leaving.
The Sauer family is now concerned about their pets' safety, particularly their African sulcata tortoises, which they keep in their backyard. "We have to keep our pets indoors as much as possible," said Charles, Yolanda's son and neighbor. His statement echoed the recommendation from the Miami Springs Police Department, which advised residents to keep a safe distance from coyotes by making loud noises when encountering them.
In light of this incident, residents in the area are now on high alert, with many expressing concern about their children's safety while playing outdoors afternoons. "I don't want to see it hurt but I don't want to see a child hurt either," said Yolanda Sauer.
Fortunately, the coyote has since been captured by the Miami Springs Police Department, and residents are assured that there is no longer any danger in the area. However, for many like the Sauers, the experience left a lasting impression, highlighting the importance of being vigilant about wildlife safety.
coyotes are getting too close to homes 
it's scaring people and pets 
gotta keep our furry friends safe indoors more often 
the police should do more patrols at night when coyotes are most active 
let's all look out for each other 
. it's like, good on the cops for catching that coyote tho 
. but for real, it's crazy how close we live to wildlife in Miami Springs and u gotta be prepared for these situations 
those ppl need some additional guidance from the city, imo 
i mean i've heard of coyotes being spotted before but never thought it'd be in my own neighborhood lol. like what's next? raccoons with lasers or something? 
anyway seriously though, gotta give props to the Miami Springs Police Department for taking action ASAP and getting that coyote caught... hope those african sulcata tortoises are safe from now on 
the cops are saying to make loud noises when you see a coyote, but like what if it doesn't care?! 
i'm glad they caught that coyote tho 
so a coyote shows up at someone's house and now everyone's all high alert... I mean I get it, pets and kids are important, but let's be real, how often do you actually see a coyote just chillin' in the suburbs? 
but also gotta feel for the Sauer fam, they're worried about their pets and kids' safety 
omg I can imagine how scary that must've been for you Yolanda 
and it's not just pets, kids playing outside is also a major concern 
we need to be more aware of our surroundings & make sure we take precautions 
anyway glad the coyote got caught & u can finally relax 
I feel for the Sauer family, they're definitely keeping their pets indoors from now on. Loud noises when you see a coyote? Like what exactly do u make loud noise with? A can of beans or something? 
. My mom would always say "keep your pets indoors, it's not worth the risk". Now, people are worried about coyotes showing up at their backyards too. It just feels like we're living in a never-ending horror movie where wildlife is getting bolder and more aggressive 
. I mean, what's next? Squirrels taking over our houses? 
. Anyway, glad no humans got hurt (this time), and I hope those African sulcata tortoises are all good after that close encounter with the hungry coyote 