Coyote Attack Prompts Police Alert In Frisco

FRISCO, TX -- A jogger was attacked Tuesday morning and the Frisco Police Department wants residents to be careful. The attacked happened near Eldorado Parkway and Tangerine Lane at 6:40 a.m., Frisco PD said in a news release. The man was jogging when when a coyote emerged from vegetation and bit him.

"The victim was able to fend off the coyote and was later transported by a family member to an area hospital where he was treated for minor injuries," Frisco PD added. "The Frisco Police Department and Frisco Animal Services continue to work with wildlife service partners in an effort to abate urban wildlife attacks on humans."

This attack comes roughly a month after police captured another coyote linked to a series of attacks near Eldorado Parkway.

Police urged citizens to follow the following safety guidelines when out in the area:

• While walking or jogging, carry something that makes a loud noise, such as an airhorn or whistle,
to scare off an animal.
• Ensure all animals are on a leash while walking them.
• Do not allow domesticated animals to roam free outdoors.
• Do not approach or feed wildlife and keep trash in a secure container.
• Report any sightings of coyotes through the City’s Interactive Map, which can be found at
http://friscotexas.gov/coyote

More information about safety, reporting sightings, and wildlife interaction can be found in this video:

Citizens who witness an attack, or a coyote exhibiting aggressive behavior, are asked to call 911.

Photo by Skeeze via Pixabay; not the actual coyote in question