Woman, 13-year-old, dog survive coyote attack in northern NJ

As of Saturday morning, officials were still searching for the coyote.
Saturday, July 1, 2023
SOUTH MOUNTAIN RESERVATION, New Jersey (WPVI) -- A woman, a 13-year-old girl, and a dog survived a coyote attack in northern New Jersey.

Authorities from the South Mountain Reservation in Essex County say an aggressive coyote was involved in two separate attacks in the span of a few hours.
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As of Saturday morning, officials were still searching for the animal and warned hikers to avoid the area.

The two people involved in the attack are expected to recover.
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Unfortunately, Action News learned the dog was badly injured.
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