‘Rooftop coyotes’ watch Seattle residents in Ballard on neighbor’s home

The Brief

  • A pack of coyotes has taken over a property on Jones Avenue Northwest in Ballard, causing concern among residents.
  • Neighbors report the coyotes sunbathing on rooftops, raiding bins, and following people and pets on walks.
  • The property owner has installed deterrents, hoping to prevent the coyotes from returning and ensure neighborhood safety.

SEATTLE Jones Avenue Northwest used to be a quiet residential street in Ballard where kids played outside and daily dog walks often turned into social hour.

However, some new summer squatters are disturbing the peace after taking over a property on the block. And, from what neighbors tell FOX 13, they’re real animals.

“The coyotes have definitely been the disruption of our neighborhood for two weeks now,” said Miranda Dube, who lives next door. “We heard them yesterday at 5 a.m.”

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