KTLA recently reported a harrowing episode in Southern California where a woman, while out with her dog, unexpectedly encountered a pack of coyotes. The chilling incident, caught on camera, shows the woman fleeing in terror across the Leimert Park neighborhood. This is not an isolated event, as concerns grow among residents about the increasing presence of coyotes.

It seems the urban landscape is not enough to dissuade these wild animals from making themselves at home, as evidenced by Phaedra Harris' experience with these carnivorous Californians living right under her home. "My neighbor, she sent me a video of the coyotes coming out of my crawlspace," Harris noted, a statement that underscores the surprising closeness of this wildlife encounter. After a disturbing discovery of a coyote family underneath her residence, Harris' home security footage revealed the extent of wildlife intrusion—a family of four pups and two adults.

According to a NBC Los Angeles article, the coyote issue in Leimert Park has escalated, with neighbors reporting multiple sightings and close encounters. One neighbor recounted a coyote brazenly blocking a pedestrian on the street, emphasizing the unusual nature of these encounters in an urban setting. This burgeoning coyote presence has not only brought unease but also mobilized the community to seek solutions, leading to a planned meeting with a wildlife expert on home protection.

The initial response from Harris was to immediately assist her neighbor during the incident, telling KTLA, "And I was like, 'Get in here! Get your dog! Get in here!'" Fortunately, the confrontation did not result in harm, but it left an indelible mark on the neighborhood's sense of security. Ultimately, the coyote family was humanely removed from Harris' property by a wildlife control company, but she and her neighbors are well aware that the animals are likely there to stay, alluding to the underlying issue of the delicate balance between urban living and wildlife habitats.