PHOENIX — Three incidents involving a coyote biting a human have been reported in north Phoenix since Saturday, according to the Arizona Game and Fish Department.
The first incident was reported on Saturday after a 4-year-old was bitten on their lower leg while walking with family members. Another incident was reported Saturday after a jogger was bitten by a coyote in the same area.
A third incident was reported Monday morning after a man sustained a coyote bite on his heel.
All three incidents occurred in an area east of Interstate 17 and Happy Valley Road in Phoenix. The three individuals received medical treatment and a rabies shot.
Game and Fish reported capturing one coyote Sunday night and are continuing to search for others.
Coyote sightings in the area bordered between I-17 to 19th Avenue and Pinnacle Peak to Jomax roads can be reported by calling 623-236-7201.
According to Game and Fish, the Phoenix area has had 28 reported coyote-human attacks in the last 26 years.
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