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Shocking Sequence Unfolds in Driveway (Image Credits: Sbsun.com)
Surveillance video from a quiet Pasadena neighborhood revealed a tense encounter between a young child and a bold coyote during broad daylight.
Shocking Sequence Unfolds in Driveway
On February 23, around 1 p.m., 3-year-old Salvo Bessemer stepped out of his family’s gated courtyard on Tamarac Drive.[1][2]
The boy headed toward the driveway, hoping to hug his father goodbye before Leonard Bessemer left for work. Salvo soon realized his dad had already departed minutes earlier. Instead of his father, he spotted a large coyote lurking nearby. Panic set in as the toddler turned and sprinted back toward the house, screaming “Mama! Mama!” The coyote followed closely through the front gate, trailing the child right to the door.[3]
Inside, Salvo’s mother, Aida Svelto, grabbed her son and let out a piercing scream upon seeing the animal. The coyote paused briefly, then trotted away down the driveway. It lingered for a short time, peering through nearby ivy before finally departing. No one was harmed in the incident.[4]
Mating Season Fuels Daytime Sightings
Experts pointed to coyote breeding season as the key factor behind the animal’s uncharacteristic boldness. Mating typically spans late January through March, peaking in February, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Agricultural Commissioner. During this period, coyotes roam more actively in search of mates and food, appearing at all hours…
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Author : Matthias Binder
Publish date : 2026-02-26 09:15:00
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