Marist College student allegedly bitten by coyote on campus

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A Marist College student was allegedly bitten by a coyote on campus, and now, New York health officials are urging other students and residents of the area to remain vigilant.

on campus, and now, New York health officials are urging other students and residents of the area to remain vigilant., the student was in the area of Leo Hall earlier this week when they were bitten on the leg by "what is believed to be a coyote."A Marist College basketball fan.

It's unknown if the animal had rabies. Following the attack, the school contacted the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department. The college said it's working with police and a local contractor to "locate, identify and safely remove the animal."Between September 2022 and February 2023, officials said "aggressive" coyotes were seen around the following locations:• The Culinary Institute of America in the Town of Hyde Park.Use caution

Behavioral & Community Health reminds all residents attending, studying or working in the area to use caution. They remind all residents:• Avoid all contact and keep pets away from coyotes and other wild animals.Officials said if there is any physical contact between a coyote and a person or pet, the individual should report the incident as soon as possible by calling

 

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