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CT DEEP offers safety tips as coyote spotted in Westport

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection says if you come across a coyote, never feed them and to teach kids to recognize them.

News 12 Staff

Sep 21, 2023, 10:36 PM

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Reports of a coyote sighting in Westport prompted officials to issue a safety warning.



A woman in Westport spotted the coyote and called Animal Control.



The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection says if you come across a coyote, never feed them and to teach kids to recognize them.



DEEP says you can try to scare them off by making loud noises.

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