Coyotes in a couple Peachland neighbourhoods are acting in a disturbing way.

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Then, just two days ago, she had another report of coyotes near Victoria Street and Gladstone Road.

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This is disturbing, said Tait, because it means the coyotes are becoming too accustomed to human territory, which usually leads to the development of more aggressive behaviour.

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Tait will be in local neighbourhoods offering more information on being coyote safe in the days ahead.