Rhode Island Hiker Fights Off Rabid Coyote in Terrifying Attack

A hiker in Rhode Island killed a rabid coyote with his bare hands after being attacked in a wooded area of Johnston. The coyote had bitten the hiker on the leg, but he managed to pin it down by its neck and suffocate it. State laboratories confirmed the animal had rabies, and it was also involved in a separate attack on a dog walker. Officials urged anyone who may have come into contact with the coyote to seek medical attention, as rabies can be spread to humans through scratches or bites and is often deadly if not promptly treated.