Rabid Coyote Attacks in Scituate and Johnston Confirmed
TL;DR
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) confirmed that a rabid coyote was responsible for two separate attacks in Scituate and Johnston. A hiker had to kill the coyote with his bare hands after it bit him, and another man was attacked while walking his dog. The DEM is urging anyone who may have come into contact with the coyote to seek medical advice, and reminding pet owners to ensure their animals are vaccinated against rabies.
- DEM: Coyote likely responsible for attacks in Scituate, Johnson was rabid WPRI.com
- Officials confirm rabid coyote involved in several attacks Turn to 10
- Coyote Who Attacked 2 Men In Johnston, Scituate Had Rabies: RIDOH Johnston, RI Patch
- Hiker kills coyote after getting attacked in Rhode Island; coyote tested for rabies CBS Boston
- RI Officials Confirm Coyote Involved in Attacks in Scituate and Johnston Was Rabid GoLocalProv
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