An aggressive coyote attacked and injured a resident who was working in their yard in Saddle River, New Jersey on Tuesday, according to police, the second coyote attack reported in Bergen County in as many days.
Saddle River Police say the attack happened shortly before 6:30 p.m.
They say the resident was knocked to the ground, and bitten multiple times.
Officers responded to the scene and discovered, what police described as a “visibly sick animal,” that had no fear of humans.
The animal was euthanized, and taken by TYCO Animal Control for testing.
The victim went to Valley Hospital for treatment.
Tuesday’s attack comes one day after a woman was also attacked by a coyote in Woodcliff Lake while outside with the family dog.
The animal pounced on a 31-year-old housekeeper, leaving her with open wounds on her shoulder, arm, back and leg, while she was with a golden retriever in the backyard.
Within seconds on surveillance video, the homeowner bravely runs outside to fight off the animal.
Officials say the coyote also went after the woman’s dog, but it was not seriously injured during the encounter. The coyote then took off.
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