Rabies risk flagged after Great Falls coyote attacks residents and pets

Fairfax County officials warn Great Falls residents to beware a potentially rabid coyote after it attacked several dogs and at least one person on Utterback Store Road and Streamview Court; the animal was not found, and rabies cannot be ruled out. Injuries were non-life-threatening, pets were treated, and residents are advised to report exposures and keep pets leashed, remove outdoor food sources, and follow safety tips from wildlife officials.