Rabies Alert: Rabid Coyote Attacks People and Dogs in Westchester County

As the weather begins to warm, more and more people are heading outside. An incident in Westchester County should have us all paying attention to our surroundings.

Coyote Attacks 3 People, 2 Dogs in Westchester County

In a community post on social media, the Westchester County Government reported a scary moment for folks in Eastchester and Bronxville.

On March 9th, 2026, near the Siwanoy Country Club and Twin Lakes Park, 2 dogs and 3 people were attacked by coyote.

No other details about the attacks were released about the people or animals that were involved, however Westchester County reports that Eastchester Police believe they have kill the coyote who attacked.

Rabies Alert in Westchester County

With the coyote attack on the communities mind, Westchester County is reminding locals what to do if they're attacked in the future.

According to a the post if you've been bitten or scratched by a wild animal you "should seek medical attention immediately."

Westchester County adds "any animal bite or physical contact with an animal suspected of having rabies must be reported to the Westchester County Department of Health." You're also urged to contact your health care provided and Health Department as well.

The Westchester County Department of Health can be reached 24 hours a day at (914)813-5000 and residents can call the Rabies Information Line at (914)813-5010.

Symptoms of rabies include flu-like symptoms fever, headache, nausea and vomiting. The CDC explains "Once a person begins showing signs and symptoms of rabies, the disease nearly always causes death."

They also stress "anyone who may have a risk of contracting rabies should receive rabies vaccinations for protection."

What To Know About Coyotes in New York

To keep yourself and your pets safe from future coyote attacks, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation shares a few things to look out for.

The DEC website explains that coyotes are most visible during the end of summer and into the fall "when pups are almost fully grown."

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Listen for a "chorus of howls and short, high-pitched yelps." They go on to explain that coyotes howl year-round but "are highly vocal from late summer through early fall, and again during breeding season in winter."

The coyote breeding season runs from January through March, making coyotes more active and territorial which could be a reason behind the latest Westchester attacks.

Learn more about coyote habits and safety at dec.ny.gov.