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Friday, October 14, 2016

Child bitten by coyote in Springbrook park in Irvine, California - How to prevent being bitten by coyote - Animal Advocates

Coyote Springbrook Park Irvine California, Animal Advocates, Los Angeles, coyote rescue, coyote rehabilitation, hazing

A six year old boy was bitten by a coyote in Springbrook Park in Irvine, California. The child was playing across the park from his father. The coyote approached and grabbed the boy's arm. The coyote then dragged the boy three feet. His father saw this and yelled at the coyote who let go of the boy.

Based on our experience this was caused by a few things. People are leaving food or trash out in the park for the coyote to eat. People may be BBQ'ing at the park which will lure coyotes to the area. People are probably feeding the coyote directly. Within only one hour in Griffith Park we witnessed four separate adults directly feed a coyote. The coyote also ate out of the trash. People are also not scaring the coyote away. They are taking photos and videos so they can post it on social media. That's probably why some are feeding them directly.

As we've stated many times "a fed coyote is a dead coyote." Because of this incident Fish & Wildlife have already killed four coyotes found in that area. They are being tested for rabies just to be on the safe side.

Another issue which this park has is it's location. Coyotes love to travel along the sides of freeways. This park abuts the freeway. The coyotes travel via the sides of the freeway. For all these reasons coyotes are drawn to this park.

We have the same suggestions that we always give. Secure the food and trash. Make sure animals can't get in the trash cans and the cans are emptied regularly. Educate with signs then warn people that feeding coyotes or any wildlife is illegal. Start citing people if they continue to feed. Get rid of the BBQ areas. Don't let people bring BBQ grills to the park. City employees, coyote rescue groups, Fish & Wildlife, Parks Dept need to go and haze all coyotes in the area. If you see a coyote, yell at it, rush it, stomp your feet, make loud noises. And of course most importantly closely watch small children and pets.

http://www.grindtv.com/wildlife/coyote-attempts-drag-6-year-old-away-arm-hot-spot-coyotes/#tOvQihlmKzSdY7g2.97

Below is a map of Springbrook Park in Irvine, California.

Mary Cummins of Animal Advocates is a wildlife rehabilitator licensed by the California Department of Fish and Game and the USDA. Mary Cummins is also a licensed real estate appraiser in Los Angeles, California.

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Wednesday, May 4, 2016

How to properly deal with bears in California - Animal Advocates, Mary Cummins

Bears Follow their Noses, so You Should Follow these Tips

MAY 3, 2016

Black bear by water — A California black bear

With an estimated 35,000 bears, California has a healthy and growing black bear population. In spring hibernating bears emerge from their winter slumber and begin an almost perpetual search for food. It is not uncommon for a black bear to consume up to 20,000 calories a day. Unfortunately, this search can sometimes lead bears into populated areas and conflicts with humans.

“A bear’s nose is seven times better than a hound dog’s, and it will lead a bear to anything that is edible or smelly,” said Marc Kenyon, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (CDFW) human-wildlife conflict expert. “Bears can smell meat drippings on your barbecue, dog food on your porch and candy in your sleeping bag. So if you live near or visit bear habitat, for your safety and the well-being of the bear, always keep your food and trash properly secured.”

Once a bear finds an easy food source, it will return again and again to the same location, and if that food source is a neighborhood or campground, the consequences are not going to be pleasant. Not only can bears get sick from ingesting trash, they can also become dangerous as they begin to associate humans with food.

Bears that become habituated to human sources of food must be killed. Relocating habituated bears does not work. The bears ultimately return to the same neighborhood or another populated area and continue their bad habits — scavenging through trash cans, breaking into homes and even attacking domestic animals.

Although there have been no documented human fatalities from black bears in the state’s history, attacks have occurred. In order to keep bears in the wild and people safe, CDFW provides the following Bear Aware tips for people living in or visiting bear country:

For residents:

Purchase and properly use a bear-proof garbage container.
Wait to put trash out until the morning of collection day.
Don’t leave trash, groceries or animal feed in your car.
Keep garbage cans clean and deodorize them with bleach or ammonia.
Keep barbecue grills clean and stored in a garage or shed when not in use.
Avoid using birdfeeders.
Don’t leave any scented products outside, including non-food items like suntan lotion and candles.
Keep doors and windows closed and locked.
Consider installing motion-detector alarms and/or electric fencing.
Keep livestock in secure enclosures.
Harvest fruit off trees as soon as it is ripe, and promptly collect fruit that falls.
Securely block access to potential hibernation sites such as crawl spaces under decks and buildings.

For campers and hikers:

Use bear-proof trash cans whenever possible or store your garbage in a secure location with your food.
Store anything smelly including food, pet food and toiletries in bear-proof containers or in an airtight container in the trunk of your vehicle.
Clean dishes and store food and garbage immediately after meals.
Clean your barbecue grill after each use.
Never keep food, toiletries or anything with a scent in your tent.

Never intentionally feed bears in order to attract them for viewing.
When hiking make noise to prevent surprising a bear. Clap, sing or talk loudly.
Travel in a group if possible.
Pay attention to the surroundings and watch for bear signs, such as tracks or claw or bite marks on trees.
Keep dogs on a leash.
If you see a bear, do not approach it. Make sure it has an escape route.
If you encounter a bear in the wild, back away slowly. Do not run. Raise your arms to look larger and speak in a calm, loud voice. Do not turn your back.

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Media Contact: Carol Singleton, CDFW Communications, (916) 322-8962

Mary Cummins of Animal Advocates is a wildlife rehabilitator licensed by the California Department of Fish and Game and the USDA. Mary Cummins is also a licensed real estate appraiser in Los Angeles, California.