"Rhode Island Hiker Fights Off Rabid Coyote with Bare Hands in Woods"

A rabid coyote attacked two people in Rhode Island, with the most recent victim, a 58-year-old hiker, killing the animal with his bare hands after it bit him on the leg. Health officials confirmed the coyote tested positive for rabies, and urged anyone who may have come into contact with the animal to seek medical attention. This marked the third report of a rabid coyote in Rhode Island since 1994, prompting warnings for pet owners to ensure their animals' rabies vaccinations are up to date.