Coyote Trapped In Delco, Others Still Lurking: Police

MARPLE TOWNSHIP, PA — Authorities in Marple Township said one of the recently spotted coyotes has been captured.

Police Wednesday said a coyote was caught Wednesday morning by Animal Control.

While one has been caught, police said at least one more coyote may be roaming the area.

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"Remember, coyotes are just that....wild, and they should be treated as such," police said.

Anyone who spots a coyote should call 911 to help Animal Control capture it.

According to police, the coyote has adapted to a wide variety of habitats in Pennsylvania. The animals can be found in the heavily forested areas, and sightings of them in adjacent residential areas are becoming more common.

Typically, they are more active in the spring when caring for their young and in search of food and water.

The Pennsylvania Game Commission provided the following safety tips to help residents in communities where coyotes frequent:

• Small pets and children should never be left unattended, and dogs should always be walked on a leash.
• Never feed or attempt to tame coyotes.
• If followed by a coyote, make loud noises, if this fails, throw rocks in the animal’s direction.
• Put Garbage in tightly closed containers that cannot be tipped over.
• Install motion-sensitive lighting around the house.
• Do not leave pet food outside.
• Put away bird feeders at night to avoid attracting rodents and other coyote prey.
• Bring pets in at night.
• Ask your neighbors to follow these tips.