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Pets Go Missing As Hungry Coyotes Linger In San Jose Neighborhood

Residents have reported dozens of coyote sightings in recent months and small pets in the Cambrian Park neighborhood have gone missing.

A coyote is spotted in the Cambrian Park neighborhood of San Jose.
A coyote is spotted in the Cambrian Park neighborhood of San Jose. ((CBS/KPIX))

SAN JOSE (KPIX 5) — The Cambrian Park neighborhood in San Jose is dealing with countless coyote sightings and discovering their pets are going missing, but they’re learning all they can do is wait for the coyotes to move on.

“Once they know there’s a food source, they will stick in that area for a little while,” said Santa Clara County Vector Control Wildlife Specialist Peter Gotcher.

Read more at CBS San Francisco.

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