This is getting out of hand. check out this article about a coyote attacking a baby. This isn't in the back woods either. This took place in Atlantic City, New Jersey. I think the coyotes are starting to take more risks and they seem to be getting bigger. This article describes the coyote as being as big as a German Shepherd. Next thing you know coyotes will be snatching up babies like dingos in Australia.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18054490/
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