California city using fake coyotes to scare sea lions away from harbor
Oct. 19 (UPI) -- A California city plagued with sea lion problems spent $200 on a pack of plastic coyotes to deter the animals from intruding in the harbor.
Newport Beach officials said they have been moving the eight decoy coyotes to various locations around the city's harbor each day to keep intrusive sea lions from climbing up on docks and boats.
"We are moving them around on a regular basis, around the harbor, where there are known problem areas, notifying the dock or boat owners," city spokeswoman Mary Locey told KABC-TV.
The city said the eight plastic coyotes were purchased for about $200. The statues appear as though the wild canines are about to pounce on their prey.
Read more: https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2017/10/19/California-city-using-fake-coyotes-to-scare-sea-lions-away-from-harbor/1511508429441/
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