Reports Of Sick Coyote Temporarily Close Schenck's Island In Wilton

WILTON, CT — The Wilton Police Department has temporarily Schenck's Island.

The move follows four reports since Oct. 19 of what appears to have been a sick coyote on the Schenck's Island property, according to a news release from the Town of Wilton.

The police made the decision after consulting with the Wilton Environmental Affairs Department.

"We will be working with our Animal Control Officer to further assess and resolve the situation," Town officials said.

According to the State Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, "As coyotes have become more common and occasionally prey on or attack pets, public concerns about coyotes attacking people, especially children, have increased. Although some coyotes may exhibit bold behavior near people, the risk of a coyote attacking a person is low."