Rabid Coyote Attacks Two in Rhode Island, Killed by Hiker

A single coyote, confirmed to have rabies, is responsible for two attacks in neighboring towns, marking a rare occurrence in the state.

A rabid coyote in Rhode Island is believed to have attacked two individuals in neighboring towns, Johnston and Scituate, within a two-day span.
The first victim, a 58-year-old hiker in Johnston, managed to subdue and kill the coyote with his bare hands after being bitten.
The same coyote is suspected in another attack on a person walking their dog in Scituate the day before.
This marks only the third report of a rabid coyote in Rhode Island since 1994, highlighting the rarity of such incidents.
State health officials urge anyone who may have come into contact with the coyote to seek medical advice for rabies exposure.