REGINA – The town of Regina Beach and Buena Vista has hired an animal control company deal with the coyotes community.
“They have a reputation as a wild animal that could be aggressive, so we’re being precautionary and doing our due diligence,” said Claude Seguyn , Town of Regina Beach’s public works manager.
In a public Facebook notice, the town indicates coyotes are coming into the urban setting because the deer and rabbit population is very low. Coyotes already processed show low weights and there’s concern some of the predators could be going into the winter malnourished.
The town is recommending small children should not be outside unsupervised, and if a coyote does approach to make loud noises, wave your arms, or throw small objects like stones as the coyote nears.
Also keep an eye on your domestic pet – they should not be out roaming freely.
The coyote’s spotted have been borderline starving which makes them more desperate and increases the risk that one could grab a small child or pet.
Critter Gitter Wildlife Control Services is the company hired to take care of the coyote issue.
Critter Gitter Wildlife Control Services is the company hired to take care of the coyote issue.
The owner and predator specialist Perry Reavely said the coyotes will have to be put down in the most humane way possible.
“I wouldn’t feel comfortable relocating coyotes in this situation. If I did that and they did go into a small town or an acreage and farm hurt somebody I would never forgive myself,” he said.
For more information on the coyote warning in Regina Beach and Buena Vista visit the town’s Facebook page