All articles tagged with #coyote attack
A coyote tested positive for rabies after attacking three people in Gwinnett County, Georgia, with one victim, Jim Brown, requiring hospital treatment. The attacks occurred in a neighborhood where residents were not immediately warned about the rabid animal, raising concerns about public safety and awareness. Authorities advise avoiding unusual animals and ensuring pets are vaccinated.
A rabid coyote attacked a construction worker arriving at United Concrete in Wallingford, Connecticut, biting him as he exited his vehicle. The incident occurred around 6:30 a.m., and the worker was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The coyote tested positive for rabies, as confirmed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
A coyote in Montgomery County, Maryland, tested positive for rabies after attacking two women in separate incidents. The women are receiving medical attention, and health officials are urging anyone who had contact with the animal to seek medical evaluation. Police, animal services, and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources were involved in locating and ultimately shooting the coyote. Residents are advised to avoid approaching coyotes and to contact authorities if spotted.
A miniature horse was attacked by a rabid coyote on Tucson's east side, adding to a concerning trend of rabid animal attacks in the area. Arizona Game and Fish Department has reported a total of four suspected rabies cases since the last quarter of 2023, with three aggressive attacks by wildlife. Officials urge pet owners to ensure their animals are up to date on rabies vaccinations and to avoid touching their pets if attacked by a wild animal. Residents are advised to clear the area and contact Arizona Game and Fish Tucson if they encounter any strange-acting animals.
A hiker in Rhode Island killed a coyote with his bare hands after it attacked him in a wooded area, with the state's Department of Environmental Management recovering the coyote's remains for rabies testing. Another coyote attack on a dogwalker in a nearby area has prompted an investigation to determine if the incidents are connected. The DEM advises on how to scare off coyotes and notes that sightings become more frequent during mating season.
A coyote that attacked two men in Johnston and Scituate, Rhode Island, last week was found to have rabies, according to the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM). State health officials are urging anyone who may have had contact with the coyote to seek treatment, and pet owners in the affected communities are advised to ensure their pets' rabies vaccinations are up to date. Additionally, recommendations to prevent rabies include vaccinating pets, avoiding contact with wild animals, and reporting all animal bites to local animal control officers.