Coyote sightings continue on Boise Bench

BOISE, Idaho (KBOI) — The Boise bench has a resident coyote and some neighbors are concerned that it's getting a little too comfortable.

People who live in the area say this coyote has been around for about a month. Cassia park and the surrounding homes is it's regular spot.

"He actually came into my backyard and just would come through the gate and come back down the canal road. It was like he wanted my dog to play with him," said Lori Carriveau, who sees the coyote around her home often.

Residents think this is the same coyote that ate several neighborhood chickens and ducks around Christmas time.

One woman was shaken after catching the wild animal playing with her dog in her backyard. She took a video behind the safety of a glass door, but worries one of her animals will eventually get hurt.

Another resident says she takes her dog on a walk in the park every night and coyote often gets too close for comfort.

Carriveau admits the animal doesn't seem to fear much.

"Seemed playful and he didn't seem menacing. He wasn't afraid of me but he didn't want to get too close to me," Carriveau said.

Fish and Game officials warn folks to leave the wild animal alone. If it gets too close, try to scare it away.

The agency says if the coyote becomes too aggressive or too comfortable, they may have to take action.

It's also a good idea to keep your pets safely inside, especially after sunset. Try to avoid leaving pet food or food containers outside, because that's what the coyote is looking for.

Carriveau says she doesn't mind having a resident coyote.

"Cats wonder and kill ducks and chickens too, so I don't see them as any more menacing than some of the other animals we have here," Carriveau said.

Others told KBOI 2News off-camera that the wild animal has overstayed it's welcome.

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