Coyote Sightings in South Pas

Two coyotes were reported at Oneonta Knoll Street and Fremont Avenue in South Pasadena over the past week.

"Both looked healthy, well-fed and were not afraid of me at all," resident Mari Florence told Patch. "In the four years we've lived here, we've never seen one."

Although this may be a first for Florence, South Pasadena Police Officer Fernando Sandoval says coyote spottings are nothing new.

"We see them all the time—in the morning, the late night hours. ...Occasionally, we'll see some during the day especially near thick brush and vegetation like the ."

"Four or five years ago, they were pretty bold, just sitting on someone's lawn or backyard." he recalled. "... I think it was the conditions and weather at the time."

If you do encounter a coyote, Sandoval's advice is to stay clear.

"They are more afraid of you than you are of them," he explained. "They are co-exisiting with us the best they can."

The Department of Fish and Game also advises residents to not leave small children and pets outside unattended.

To brush up on coyote safety tips, watch the attached video via California Department of Fish and Game. More coyote precautionary tips can also be found here.

When was the last time you saw a coyote in town?