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Resident tells council coyotes have become aggressive; city staff to follow up with law enforcement
Summary
A West Melbourne resident described increasing coyote aggression—attacks on pets and residents avoiding leaving their homes—and said county animal control and state wildlife agencies were unresponsive; the mayor asked the police chief to follow up and collect contact information for further action.
During the public-forum portion of the meeting, Cynthia Poole (244 Sylvia Road) described escalating problems with coyotes in her neighborhood: she said they have killed chickens and cats, are pinning people inside their homes, and one animal has become aggressive enough that her family feels unsafe letting children…
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