Overview

• Erin Haley and her children witnessed and filmed a coyote digging at a marked grave in Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery near Daly City on Saturday morning.
• The coyote dug for approximately 10 minutes, pausing only when cars passed, according to Haley, a longtime visitor to the cemetery.
• Wildlife experts from WildCare suggest the behavior could be related to denning, where coyotes create temporary shelters for birthing and raising pups.
• Coyotes, native to California, are highly adaptable and often inhabit urban areas, consuming a variety of food sources including human and pet food.
• Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery has not yet responded to media inquiries regarding the incident, which has drawn significant public attention.