A small dog is assumed to be dead after it was grabbed from a north suburban yard by a coyote and dragged into a wooded area, police warned.
On Thursday afternoon, the dog was taken from a yard near the Tangley Oaks apartments, located at 241 Leeds Ct. in Lake Bluff, police said. Authorities searched the area but were unable to find the dog.
It is believed that this was the first time authorities received a report of a coyote taking a dog in Lake Bluff, police said, and officers are working with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to document the incident.
“Coyotes are a natural part of our region, and seeing one does not necessarily indicate a threat to people or pets. However, this incident is an important reminder to take precautions, particularly with small pets,” Lake Bluff police said in a statement.
Here’s what police say you can do to keep your pets safe:
Keep small pets close and supervised when outdoors, including in fenced yards. If you encounter a coyote, do not run. Stand tall, make yourself appear larger, yell, clap your hands, wave your arms, or use a whistle or other noise-making device. If the coyote moves away but stops and looks back, continue making noise and appearing large until it leaves the area. Never intentionally feed coyotes, and remove outdoor food sources that may attract coyotes or their prey.Police also said to move to a safe location and call 911 if a coyote behaves aggressively toward you or if you believe it poses an immediate threat to people.
If a coyote behaves aggressively or poses an immediate threat to people, move to a safe location and call 911.
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