Advisory on Coyotes was accurate per SC Department of Natural Resources
After consulting with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, it has been learned that the information put out on the advisory on Saturday was correct. All vulnerable pets, pet food, garbage and the like should be secured. Coyotes prey on small mammals and rodents but are opportunist feeders. The following is a link to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources web site containing more information on the coyote: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/wildlife/species/coyote.html
If anyone should have an encounter in which a coyote that is aggressive or appears not to have the natural fear of humans please do not hesitate to contact the police department. If there is immediate danger please call 911, for a non-emergency call 843 883-3931
Address/Location
Sullivan's Island Public Safety
2056 Middle St
Sullivan's Island, SC 29482
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 843-883-3931