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Residents urge emergency action as Laguna Woods reports repeated coyote attacks
Summary
Dozens of residents told Laguna Woods council they have lost dogs, been stalked or injured by coyotes. Speakers urged lethal removal, mandatory emergency protocols and population control; city staff and council said abatement will be increased and asked residents to report sightings.
Dozens of Laguna Woods residents told the City Council on Jan. 27 that a recent surge in bold, daytime coyote behavior has moved beyond a neighborhood nuisance and become a public‑safety threat.
Speakers recounted repeated attacks on pets and several incidents in which residents were injured or forced to fall while trying to protect their dogs. "We need to kill the coyotes," one resident said, describing the loss of a 15‑year‑old dog and urging targeted lethal removal of older, habituated animals.
Other speakers urged a range of responses: stricter enforcement of feeding bans, expanded trapping…
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