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Bergen County Coyote Put Down After Attacking Man

The same coyote had recently attacked a neighbor's dog in Saddle River.

A coyote attacked a man in Saddle River on Monday and was quickly euthanized, according to a New Jersey News 12 report.

The man was working on his yard when the coyote came at him behind his back, the report states.

He was taken to the hospital for treatment, the report states.

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The same coyote attacked a neighbor’s dog last week, according to the report.

State wildlife officials and police found and euthanized the coyote in the woods, the report states.

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