Montgomery County, Maryland MC311
Search for Coyote After Attacks on Two Women in Montgomery County
For Immediate Release: Thursday, March 28, 2024
Gaithersburg, MD – The Montgomery County Department of Police, Animal Services, and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources are currently on the lookout for a coyote that has reportedly attacked two women at separate locations.
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The initial call was received the morning of Thursday, March 28, at approximately 9:44 a.m., in the 1400 block of Patuxent Drive, near the Watershed Park. An adult female walking her dog was attacked by a coyote and transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening wounds.
At approximately 3:44 p.m., a second call came in reporting an adult female attacked by a coyote in the 3600 block of Bell Road in Burtonsville. The woman was able to fight off the coyote and stab the animal.
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Residents are advised to remain vigilant and aware of their surroundings. If the coyote is sighted, it is important not to approach the animal directly. Call 911 or animal services at 240-773-5925.
Release ID: 24-135
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