abc NEWS Sept. 13, 2026

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Why it worked

The video likely performed well due to the unusual and startling behavior of the coyotes, combined with the element of surprise captured on home security footage, creating a sense of shared experience and curiosity for viewers.

Summary

Home security footage captured a pack of coyotes howling and making noise outside a San Diego home, frightening the residents within. The incident occurred at night and was recorded by multiple cameras.

Structure

1Coyotes appear on street
2Coyotes begin howling
3Residents are scared inside
4Footage shows multiple angles
5Coyotes move around the property

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ABC News: APPEARS - a watermark/logo in the top right corner. Removing it would not change what happens in the video.

On-screen text

abc NEWS Sept. 13, 2026 Ashley King via Storyful Pack of coyotes 'screams' outside San Diego home, scaring residents inside SAN DIEGO CALIFORNIA

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Original caption

A pack of coyotes "screamed" outside of a home in San Diego, California, scaring the residents inside with their howling, home security footage showed. #sandiego #california #news #abcnews