CINCINNATI -- Wildlife officials say coyotes are continuing to attack pets in southwest Ohio residential areas.
Ohio Division of Wildlife district manager Todd Haines says the coyote population around Cincinnati has grown significantly in the last two decades.
Cincinnati Park District crew leader Jim Godby says the predators have been spotted in several city neighborhoods recently. Indian Hill Police Chief Chuck Schlie says coyotes have killed three small dogs and four cats in the last year.
Mariemont Mayor Dan Policastro says the village will likely authorize deer hunters to kill coyotes when they see them. Indian Hill already allows hunters to shoot coyotes, and police there and other suburban cities hunt coyotes whenever they receive reports of aggressive behavior.
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