PEMBROKE PINES, FLA. (WSVN) - The Pembroke Pines Police Department has issued a warning after a coyote was spotted in a Pembroke Pines neighborhood.
Officials said the coyote was spotted in the area of Northwest 15th Court and 83rd Way, Tuesday.
A coyote was recently spotted in the area of NW 15th Ct & NW 83rd Way. Pet owners should use caution when letting out your pets, and humans should never attempt to feed or approach a coyote. They are native to Florida, and should be left alone. Report any emergencies to 911. pic.twitter.com/OcojnuR8mM
— Pembroke Pines PD (@PPinesPD) April 2, 2019
Police advise pet owners to use caution when letting their animals go outside.
Some residents in the area had no idea that a coyote had been spotted earlier.
Resident Miguel Luna was especially shocked by the news, as he believed coyotes had left the area years ago.
“There were 100 of them living there, but as soon as they built the housing and all that, they left,” said Luna.
Priscilla Coronel said she will now be more careful when she walks her dogs, Java and Caramel, and that she will switch up her routine with another puppy at home.
“Gotta watch him now. I can’t leave them all out by themselves now,” she said.
Coyotes are native to Florida and should be left alone.
Police suggest residents call 911 if the coyote is spotted again.
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