In Delaware County, Marple Township Police are warning residents to watch out for coyotes after one snatched a little dog from a backyard, leaving a family heartbroken.
Marple Township is issuing a warning after a beloved family dog was snatched by a coyote.His name was Fred and the almost 9-year-old little Terrier was being watched by a family on the 200 block of Woodside Lane, in Broomall, last Thursday afternoon.His owner’s dad said his wife let Fred out in the backyard, as she always does, when a large coyote snatched the beloved pet and ran into the woods.The news has folks concerned, including Billy DiFabio, of Broomall.
With the most recent one taking a tragic turn, police are issuing an alert on social media to be vigilant. Chief Graeff says, "With smaller dogs, make sure they’re on a leash and with you, if you don’t have a fenced-in backyard. Definitely want to keep dogs leashed and with you."Frank Logan lives a few doors down from the coyote attack. His yard backs onto the woods where several deer were seen feeding."I believe I’ve seen one one time a year, or so, ago," Logan stated.
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