Following a stretch of intense rainfall, residents of Bee Cave, Texas, are reporting coyote sightings in areas where wildlife is rarely seen.
What’s happening?
Local officials say recent weather has pushed the animals out of their usual habitats and closer to homes, parks, and sidewalks, according to CBS Austin.
The City of Bee Cave confirmed a coyote was recently spotted in the Falconhead West neighborhood, while another reportedly attacked a dog in Primitive Park. Officials believe the sightings are tied to recent storms that have forced coyotes out of their usual habitats and into higher, drier ground, including residential areas.
“The recent heavy rain has displaced coyotes from their dens,” the City said in a statement…