Dallas workers shoot 1 coyote, continue search for another

DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – Dallas Animal Companies has scheduled a information convention to replace efforts to catch a coyote that attacked a 2-year-old boy in Lake Highlands. 

Whereas the animal remains to be on the unfastened, they did shoot and seize a distinct coyote Wednesday evening.  

Residents within the space say they’ve complained and referred to as town to report shut encounters with a coyote. DAS says it’s manually reviewing calls during the last three months to attempt to confirm that info.  

CBS 11 Information has additionally obtained video of what’s believed to be the identical coyote chasing a 12-year-old from the sidewalk again towards his residence in the identical neighborhood. That incident occurred simply final week.

Ashley Turnbo, who lives within the space, says she additionally got here in shut contact with the animal and can preserve her guard up till it’s caught. “It did frighten us, we screamed after which I froze,” Turnbo stated. “I needed to run however my toes did not transfer. I did not know what to take action I simply stood there and tried to not make any sudden strikes.” 

It was on Could 3 that the toddler was attacked whereas sitting on the entrance porch. The little boy was taken to the hospital with critical accidents, however his situation has been upgraded from important and he’s anticipated to make a full restoration.

The Dallas Animal Companies information convention is about to start at 10:00 a.m.