Increased coyote sightings reported in parks, Pittsburgh Public Safety says

Coyote killed after 4-year-old child was bitten outside their house A young girl was outside her house in Mesa, Arizona when she was attacked by a coyote Friday morning. (tobiasjo/Getty Images/iStockphoto)

November 21, 2023 at 9:11 p.m. UTC

By Taylor Hall

PITTSBURGH — There has been an increase in coyote sightings reported in parks in the City of Pittsburgh.

Last week, a dog was reportedly attacked by coyotes in Frick Park.

>> Dog reportedly attacked by coyotes in Frick Park

Pittsburgh Public Safety is reminding residents to keep pets on a leash at all times to keep them safe.

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