Overview
- Police say a coyote approached a 2-year-old near Broadway and Forest Street and then bit a neighbor who intervened.
- The neighbor struck the animal with a shovel and believed it was dead before the coyote later rose, was hit by two vehicles, and ran into woods behind a nearby pizzeria.
- Haverhill Police deployed a drone but did not locate the animal and say they currently believe the coyote is likely deceased without confirming its status.
- Officials have not released any update on the condition of the person who was bitten and they have not confirmed whether the animal had rabies.
- A resident posted video of a coyote tearing through a backyard but police have not linked that footage to this incident and they are urging residents to remain vigilant and secure small children and pets.