Coyote incidents rise in southland; wildlife agency suggests cautionary action

FALLBROOK – Due to a recent increase in the number of human/coyote incidents in the southland, residents should be particularly vigilant in watching their children and pets when outdoors.

In the past month, there have been four incidents in southern counties where young children were either bitten or scratched by a coyote, resulting in minor injuries.

"These incidents highlight the importance of communities working together to eliminate sources of food that may attract wildlife to neighborhoods," said Capt. Rebecca Hartman, of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife's Law Enforcement Di...