Coyote bites man after approaching toddler in Haverhill, Massachusetts
A coyote reportedly approached a toddler and then bit a man in Haverhill, Massachusetts. Police issued a warning after the encounter, but the available material does not describe wider injuries or restrictions.
By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar . Updated .
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What happened
Police in Haverhill issued a warning after a man was bitten by a coyote. [1]
References for this detail (1)
- Haverhill police issue warning after man bitten by coyoteboston.com · Recorded source date: Sep 21, 2026, 12:46 AM UTC
The coyote reportedly eyed or approached a toddler before biting the man. [2][3][4]
References for this detail (3)
- Rogue coyote bites man after eyeing toddler in Massachusettswyff4.com · Recorded source date: Sep 21, 2026, 3:31 AM UTC
- Rogue coyote bites man after eyeing toddler in Massachusettsgulfcoastnewsnow.com · Recorded source date: Sep 21, 2026, 3:31 AM UTC
- Rogue coyote bites man after eyeing toddler in Massachusettskcci.com · Recorded source date: Sep 21, 2026, 2:31 AM UTC
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Source timeline
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- [1] Haverhill police issue warning after man bitten by coyoteboston.comReferenced for: detail 1
- [4] Rogue coyote bites man after eyeing toddler in Massachusettskcci.comReferenced for: detail 2
- [3] Rogue coyote bites man after eyeing toddler in Massachusettsgulfcoastnewsnow.comReferenced for: detail 2
- [2] Rogue coyote bites man after eyeing toddler in Massachusettswyff4.comReferenced for: detail 2
What this could mean for you
People near the encounter area could face a risk of another aggressive wildlife encounter.
An aggressive or habituated coyote could approach people or pets in populated areas.
Reported basis: [1][2] · The possible effect is interpretation.
Depends on: The animal remains in the area and continues approaching humans.
Possible time frame: days, if those conditions hold.
Possible consequences, not a forecast. Their relevance depends on your location and the conditions above.
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What changes the outlook
Risk increases if…
Another person or pet is approached or bitten before the animal is located.
Pressure eases if…
Authorities locate the coyote or issue and enforce more specific local safety measures.
Still unclear
The available material does not state the man's injury severity or whether the coyote was captured.
It is unclear whether authorities issued any area-specific restrictions beyond the warning.
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Sources (4)
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