City News: Sioux Falls Residents Alarmed by Mysterious Nighttime Howls

City News: Sioux Falls Residents Alarmed by Mysterious Nighttime HowlsCity News: Sioux Falls Residents Alarmed by Mysterious Nighttime Howls Sioux Falls, SD – Residents of Sioux Falls have been on edge in recent weeks due to a series of unexplained and eerie nighttime howls that have been echoing through the city. The howls, which have been described as “unworldly” and “chilling,” were first reported in the Hilltop neighborhood around midnight on July 15th. Since then, similar reports have been made from all corners of Sioux Falls. “It was like something I’d never heard before,” said Emily Carter, a resident of the All Saints Neighborhood. “It was a low, guttural howl that sent shivers down my spine.” The howls have occurred at seemingly random times, ranging from late evening to early morning. They have been loudest in open areas, such as parks and empty lots. “We were sitting in our backyard when we heard it,” said Johnathan Rodriguez of the Whittier Neighborhood. “It was so loud that it made our dogs bark. We looked around but couldn’t see anything.” Police have been unable to identify the source of the howls. They have searched parks and wooded areas but have found no signs of animals or humans responsible for the noises. “We’re taking this seriously,” said Police Chief John Thune. “We’ve dispatched officers to patrol the city at night, and we’re working with wildlife authorities to determine if there’s an animal explanation.” Wildlife experts have suggested that the howls could be from coyotes or foxes, but they acknowledge that the sounds are unusual and do not typically occur in such high-density urban areas. “Coyotes and foxes tend to howl during mating season,” said Dr. Elizabeth Johnson of the South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks Department. “However, the timing and location of the howls reported in Sioux Falls are not typical.” The mystery has left Sioux Falls residents feeling uneasy and anxious. Many are staying indoors after dark, and some have even reported seeing strange shadows or hearing scratching sounds outside their homes. “We’re not sure what’s going on,” said Mayor Paul TenHaken. “We urge residents to stay alert and report any suspicious activity to the police. We’re working hard to solve this mystery and ensure the safety of our community.” As the investigation continues, the eerie nighttime howls continue to reverberate through Sioux Falls, leaving residents on edge and searching for answers to the unexplained phenomenon.