It is important coyotes don’t lose their natural fear of humans. If a coyote comes too close, or is in an area where people are present, encourage it to leave by “hazing” or scaring it. | MyFWC Florida Fish and Wildlife

🚫MYTH: You should be afraid of coyotes, they will attack people for no reason. ✅ FACT: Coyotes are often greatly exaggerated as threats to human safety. In reality, coyotes are generally fearful and avoidant of humans, and bold behavior is unusual. ⚡Did you know that you have a greater chance of being fatally wounded by lightning than by a coyote? 🐺There is only one recorded fatal incident involving humans and coyotes in the U.S. in recent history. In contrast, at least half a million coyotes