The Arizona Department of Game and Fish is asking Scottsdale residents to report coyote sightings in the area of 94th Street//Thompson Peak Parkway along the Central Arizona Project canal to Cactus Road.
According to the Arizona Department of Game and Fish (AZGFD), the Department is looking for a large, healthy coyote that has injured two toddlers in Scottsdale. An incident last Saturday occurred at Aztec Park near Frank Lloyd Wright and 100th Street. This week’s incident occurred at a residence less than 2 miles south of there. Both victims were treated for minor injuries then released.
AZGFD says the coyote shows little fear of people and may have been illegally fed in the past. Parents of toddlers in the area should keep their children close when outdoors and be vigilant until AZGFD is able to locate and remove the offending coyote. Meanwhile, AZGFD is patrolling the area with assistance from the Scottsdale Police Department.
If you see the coyote, you are asked to call 623-236-7201 24/7 to report the sighting.