NewsKRON4October 23, 2026San Francisco County
Coyote Spotted in Petaluma Acting Normally, Officials Say
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A healthy coyote has been spotted nearly two dozen times in east Petaluma over the past two weeks. Wildlife experts say the animal is acting normally and does not pose a threat to public safety, so residents should stop calling authorities to report routine sightings.
Read the full story at KRON4Why It Matters
Residents can avoid unnecessary calls to emergency services and animal control by understanding that seeing a healthy coyote in a neighborhood is normal.
Key Facts
- Police have received more than 20 calls about the coyote over two weeks.
- Wildlife Rescue assessed the animal and confirmed it is healthy and native to the area.
- Officials ask residents not to report routine sightings unless the coyote becomes aggressive.