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wildlife2 years ago•1 min saved

"Another Suspected Rabid Coyote Discovered in Tucson's Westside"

A second suspected rabid coyote was found on Tucson's west side, prompting concerns among residents. The first coyote, spotted in the Tucson Estates area, was not recovered for rabies testing. The second coyote, found in the Starr Pass area, was euthanized for testing. The Arizona Game and Fish Department is awaiting the results, which could reveal if the disease is rabies or a contagious illness like distemper. Residents are advised to avoid approaching wildlife, especially if they exhibit abnormal behavior, as rabies is almost always fatal if not treated promptly.

via KVOA Tucson News|

#arizona-game-and-fish-department #rabid-coyote #rabies

health-and-safety2 years ago•2 min saved

Rabid Coyote Attacks Prompt Heroic Response in Rhode Island

A rabid coyote in Rhode Island likely attacked two people in neighboring towns within two days, prompting state officials to issue a warning. The coyote, which tested positive for rabies, bit a hiker in Johnston and another person in Scituate. While human cases of rabies are rare, the state has had terrestrial rabies since 1994, with the dominant strain being the raccoon variant. Officials urge anyone who may have come into contact with the coyote to seek medical attention, as without post-exposure vaccination, rabies cases are virtually always fatal.

via CNN|

#animal-attacks #health-and-safety #public-safety

weird2 years ago•2 min saved

Rhode Island Hiker Fights Off Rabid Coyote Barehanded

A hiker in Rhode Island was attacked by a rabid coyote while hiking and managed to kill the animal with his bare hands after being bitten on the leg. The coyote later tested positive for rabies, and authorities suspect it was involved in another attack. Officials are urging anyone who came into contact with the coyote to seek medical attention, as rabies can be fatal without post-exposure vaccines.

via CANOE|

#animal-attack #hiking #rabid-coyote

health-and-safety2 years ago•2 min saved

Rhode Island Hiker Takes Down Rabid Coyote Barehanded

A hiker in Johnston, Rhode Island, used his bare hands to kill a rabid coyote that had attacked two people in two days. The coyote first attacked a dog walker in Scituate and then bit a hiker in Johnston. The hiker managed to pin the coyote down and kill it by cutting off its air supply. Subsequent tests confirmed that the coyote was rabid, prompting health officials to urge anyone who may have had contact with the animal to seek immediate treatment. Additionally, pet owners in the affected communities were advised to ensure their pets' rabies vaccinations are up to date.

via Patch|

#animal-attack #health-and-safety #hiker

health-and-safety2 years ago•2 min saved

"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.

via USA TODAY|

#animal-attack #health-and-safety #hiker

wildlifehealth2 years ago•1 min saved

Rhode Island Hiker Kills Rabid Coyote with Bare Hands After Attack

A hiker in Rhode Island killed a rabid coyote with his bare hands after being bitten on the leg, and officials suspect the same coyote was involved in another attack. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management confirmed the rabies diagnosis and urged anyone who may have come into contact with the coyote to seek medical attention. This is only the third reported rabid coyote in Rhode Island since 1994, and it is unusual for a coyote to attack a human under normal circumstances.

via NBC News|

#attack #hiker #rabid-coyote