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Girl Bitten by Coyote Sparks Safety Concerns in Bellevue

3/17/2025

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A four-year-old girl in Bellevue, Washington, faced a terrifying encounter when a coyote bit and dragged her while she tried to pet it outside her home. Thankfully, her father intervened, scaring the animal away. Although she sustained minor injuries, this alarming incident highlights a troubling trend of coyote attacks in the area, leading to heightened patrols and the removal of two coyotes by wildlife officials.

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Story summary

A four-year-old girl in Bellevue, Washington, faced a terrifying encounter when a coyote bit and dragged her while she tried to pet it outside her home. Thankfully, her father intervened, scaring the animal away. Although she sustained minor injuries, this alarming incident highlights a troubling trend of coyote attacks in the area, leading to heightened patrols and the removal of two coyotes by wildlife officials.