What to Know
- Rutgers University officials in New Jersey are warning students there may be an aggressive coyote on the loose that bit someone Monday night
- This is the second encounter of this kind in less than one week in the Livingston Campus area
- Patrols have been increased in the area
Rutgers University officials in New Jersey are warning students there may be an aggressive coyote on the loose that bit someone -- the second encounter of this kind in less than one week.
According to the Rutgers University Police Department, the latest incident took place on Monday at around 7:30 p.m.
According to the university's police department, the victim, who is affiliated with the school, was walking on Road 3 near Suttons Lane when the coyote approached him from behind and bit his left pant leg.
The animal immidiately released his grip on the clothing and fled.
According to the university's police, the victim was evaluated by emergency medical personnel at the scene. He refused medical attention after it was confirmed he did not sustain a physical injury.
Patrols have been increased in the area.
Local
This is the second alleged encounter with a coyote in less than one week in the Livingston Campus.
The university’s police department tweeted Thursday evening that they were investigating a possible aggressive coyote in the area that bit someone walking near campus.
They said a man said he was walking on the footpath of Avenue E near Hospital Road when a coyote ran out from the trees and bit him around 4 am. Thursday. It happened in the area of Rutgers Preserve on the Livingston campus in New Brunswick.
The victim in this encounter was treated at a hospital and released.
