Coyotes Raise Safety Concerns in Santa Monica: Aggressive Incidents, Illegal Feeding Reported

Authorities Warn Residents After Cyclists Charged, Incidents Continue Over Three-Week Period

Coyote activity continues to raise safety concerns in Santa Monica, with multiple incidents reported over the past three weeks involving aggressive behavior and unlawful feeding, according to the Santa Monica Police Department.

Between July 20 and July 26, Animal Control officers set a trap at a home on the 2400 block of 7th Street after reports that a coyote frequently visited the property. On July 27, residents on the 400 block of San Vicente Boulevard said coyotes charged cyclists and showed little fear of people, prompting neighbors to escort one another for safety…

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