A pair of coyotes chased a man who was walking his dog Saturday in East Longmeadow and police have urged residents walking near Birchland Park Middle School and Mapleshade Elementary School to use caution.
“It was reported earlier tonight that a citizen was walking his dog and was chased by two coyotes back to his residence,” police wrote on Facebook.
A spokesperson for MassWildlife said coyotes are generally afraid of humans but are not scared of pets and owners should stay near non-leashed pets outside to prevent a coyote from attacking them.
To scare off a coyoye, people should move toward the animal while waving their arms and making loud noises. Residents should also remove food sources from yards, MassWildlife said.
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