East Lyme Residents Report 'Numerous' Coyote Sightings

EAST LYME, CT — Police and city officials are receiving "numerous calls every day" reporting coyote sightings in Niantic and East Lyme, according to a statement from the town.

Town officials noted that according to the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, the risk of an attack by a coyote is very low.

"The daily calls received by the Police and Town Hall have been to report sightings of coyotes, not to report aggressive behavior by the animals," the town said in a statement. "Like many towns and cities in CT, coyotes have become familiar with humans."

The town said residents should continue to report sightings of the coyotes on social media to keep neighbors aware of their presence. If you witness an animal behaving aggressively, staggering, exhibiting extreme lethargy, or posing an immediate public threat, call 911 to report.

For more information, check out the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection's guide to Living With Coyotes.