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********************************************************** *****COYOTES IN SNEE FARM***** Coyote sighting have been increasing throughout the Snee Farm community since 2011. Captain Stan Cragg, the officer-in-charge of the coyote management program at the Mount Pleasant Police Department met with the Board of Directors and provided the following information. Coyotes are wild animals. They are one of the smartest and most crafty animals in the wild, and a highly skilled "survivalist." A coyote resembles a small shepherd-type dog; stands between 23 to 26 inches tall at the shoulder; weighs between 30 and 60 pounds; the head has a slim muzzle and pointed ears; the tail is bushy; and, their coat is grizzled in texture and grayish-brown in color. The general epicenter of the coyote sightings in Mount Pleasant is Patriots Point. Boone Hall is also a major habitat and coyotes roam throughout all of Mount Pleasant. Due to the mild winter, the coyotes bred early and the "families" are out of their dens and foraging for food. They feed on fruit and vegetables; birds; rats and mice; small pet domestic dogs and cats; feral cats; and, will attack and kill raccoons for sport. Coyotes will forage for food and scraps left outside on bar-be-que grills, picnic tables, accessible trash cans, animal food and water bowls, etc. They will enter garages and houses if they can smell the food and there is a means of access. Coyotes can climb a tall fence, or they will dig under it, to get to what they are after. An electric fence is not a deterrent. If you physically encounter a coyote, don't engage with it and don't run. Stand your ground and don't take your eyes off of the coyote. Wave your arms, stamp your feet, and make a lot of noise. The coyote should retreat. If you see or physically encounter a coyote, call the Mt. Pleasant Police Department immediately (843-971-5060) and provide them with the time, location and general description (description and number of animals, direction of travel, etc.) of the coyote sighting. (POSTED: RLM // 05-13-12) |
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