Posted February 18, 2018 8:51 am by Comments

By Dan Zimmerman

ORANGE COUNTY, NC — Coyotes are increasingly becoming a problem as metro areas expand, bringing with them pets, garbage and other potential food sources. It’s happening nation-wide with the critters being seen — and attacking people and eating family friends — from Boston to Austin to the Twin Cities to LA to Seattle.

Keep in mind that the these predators are smaller versions of their cousins, the grey wolf. They can be aggressive and sometimes hunt in packs. Former Governor Rick Perry famously dispatched a coyote with a pistol when he was attacked on his daily run. So they’re nothing to trifle with.

Ian Vigus of North Carolina certainly took the situation seriously when he heard his dog barking and saw a coyote approaching not only Fido, but his six-year-old daughter as well.

Vigus said his dog was spooked by a coyote, so he took both the dog and his daughter inside and grabbed his rifle.

“As he started to lope off, I shot him and killed him,” Vigus said. “I just wanted to protect my family and protect my livestock.”

Orange County officials said there have been several recent reports of coyotes in the area.

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Source:: Concealed Nation

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