A Boynton Beach family is grieving the loss of their Yorkie mix named Megan, who succumbed to injuries from a coyote attack in The Club at Boynton Lakes neighborhood. The morning horror unfolded rapidly on November 7 in front of Sandra Ciminelli’s home as she was walking her three dogs. “I didn’t even know we had coyotes, and one came out from nowhere and started attacking them,” Ciminelli recalled, as reported by CBS12.
Despite Ciminelli’s efforts to protect her pets, Megan was gravely injured, and neighbors joined in to fend off the coyote. The wounded dog was later found by Ciminelli’s husband, Joseph Hilton, who followed a blood trail, only to discover Megan in a critical state. Neighbors have since reported increased wildlife sightings, which some attribute to construction activities displacing animals. In a preventative measure, “We urge neighbors to be mindful and carry a whistle or repellent to protect against a possible attack,” Hilton added, according to CBS12…