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Woman bitten by possibly rabid coyote on Westchester hiking trail
New York Post • • health
Key Points:
- A woman was bitten by a possibly rabid coyote on a hiking trail in Westchester County, prompting officials to urge residents to avoid the animal and report sightings immediately.
- The incident occurred along the Old Croton Aqueduct path in Hastings, where authorities are actively searching for the aggressive coyote believed to be rabid.
- The victim is receiving emergency rabies treatment, and health officials advise residents to supervise children and pets closely and report any strange animal behavior.
- Rabies cases are increasing in the New York City area, with 20 cases logged across Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island this year, a 57% rise compared to last year.
- State law requires rabies vaccinations and boosters for dogs, cats, and ferrets, and all animal bites or suspected rabies contacts must be reported to the Westchester County Department of Health.
