Police Investigate Coyote Attacks On 2 Dogs At PV High School

PALOS VERDES ESTATES, CA — Palos Verdes Estates police are investigating an unverified report that coyotes attacked two dogs at the Palos Verdes High School Campus Saturday. Officials Monday are asking the public's help for more information.

The attack was reported about 11 a.m. and when the officers arrived at the campus at 600 Cloyden Rd. the dog's owners were gone.

"Officers responded immediately and checked the area; however, the dog owners left the area and we only spoke to a witness," police said in a news release.

"We are attempting to locate the dog owners to obtain more information, but out of an abundance of caution we wanted to inform the public as soon as possible," police said. "We have contacted both county and state wildlife agencies to assist in the investigation and subsequent response."

Police were warning the public to take extra precautions.

"We will send an update when one is available," police said.

No one has contacted police so far about the incident, police told Patch early Monday.

If you have any additional information to provide police, then call (310) 378-4211.

Coyotes live throughout California and tend to adapt well to most environments throughout the state. Most coyotes are afraid of humans, however, the California Department of Fish And Wildlife reports that if given access to human food and garbage they can begin to harass local livestock or pets.

The agency recommends several "coyote country" precautions, including:

• Never feed or attempt to tame coyotes. The result may be deadly conflicts with pets or livestock or serious injuries to small children.
• Do not leave small children or pets outside unattended.
• Install motion-sensitive lighting around the house.
• Trim ground-level shrubbery to reduce hiding places.
• Be aware that coyotes are more active in the spring when feeding and protecting their young.
• If followed by a coyote, make loud noises. If this fails, throw rocks in the animal’s direction.
• If a coyote attacks a person, immediately contact the nearest Department of Fish and Wildlife or law enforcement officials.

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