Coyotes Kill Three Dogs at San Francisco's Crissy Field

Officials urge dog owners to keep pets on leashes following a spike in aggressive coyote behavior.

Three dogs were killed by coyotes at Crissy Field in September, with all incidents involving off-leash dogs.
The Golden Gate National Recreation Area has increased signage and monitoring to alert pet owners of heightened coyote activity.
Dog owners are advised to use leashes and avoid high coyote activity areas, especially during early morning and evening hours.
Officials are employing hazing techniques to deter coyotes and are considering additional management actions.
The Crissy Field Dog Group has requested a real-time database of coyote encounters to keep pet owners informed.