"I always see them going away from people, not toward people." Terrifying security footage captures young girl's encounter with wild coyote: 'I was shocked' first appeared on The Cool Down.

Credit: Cheryl Burkins Powley] (WJW) — Heads up! We have officially entered coyote mating season in Northeast Ohio, which means sightings are expected as males court and defend their territory.

People may not realize that this isn't your typical coyote; in fact, it's a new species that has just emerged in the past 100 years. Produced by Grace Raver. Original reporting by Jennifer Welsh.