New York officials urge coyote caution after one snatches a cat from a yard and runs into woods

New York officials urge coyote caution after one snatches a cat from a yard and runs into woods

Officials in Croton-on-Hudson are asking residents to be vigilant after a coyote carried off a pet cat from a yard. The incident is a sobering reminder that summer often brings increased wildlife activity — and, with it, more opportunities for preventable encounters near homes. What happened? According to News 12 Hudson Valley, the incident was reported at about 9 a.m. on July 25 in Croton-on-Hudson. Police were told a coyote had taken a cat fro…