It's OK People! It's Sex…Not Rabies…

Five Things You Need To Know for Thursday, March 18th, 2021
Coyotes
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1. ***WEATHER THREAT*** There is a slight risk of severe storms this afternoon across the listening area. This has gone DOWN from yesterday but thanks to some cooler air hanging around, it has lowered the overall chance.

NOAA SPC
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2. A few weeks ago there was multiple coyote attacks around the Lake Bryant
area and luckily none of them had rabies. In fact, several professionals say that it's more of a "sex" thing. This time of year is the mating season and the males are more territorial. They say the best thing to do in these situations is to stand your ground, wave and shout and look as intimidating as you can because one you run it becomes a game to the animal.

3. On this date in 1845, Johnny Appleseed died.

4. It's National Awkward Moments Day.

5. (Fun Fact): The last shot of the Civil War was fired on June 28th, 1865 . . . almost two months after the war ended . . . off the coast of Alaska. A Confederate warship hadn't gotten word the war was over and destroyed 24 Union boats.

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