spiky Kevlar outfits that are designed to prevent surprise coyote attacks Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013. Her work has previously appeared on ...

In the DEC statement, they encourage residents to prevent coyotes from approaching people or pets. If you see a coyote, be assertive. Stand tall, hold your arms up or out to appear larger.

The coyote is primarily a nocturnal animal, active during the nighttime hours,” according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

An expert has cautioned people enjoying the warmer spring weather to steer clear of any coyotes they may encounter and avoid approaching them or letting their pets get too close to the wildlife.

Lena reached out to pet it. “She was about to pet the dog at that time, and with just one second, the coyote just bit her hand and tried to drag her,” Tong said. “She was dragged to the ...