Coyote Captured After Biting Children in Arlington Park

The city takes action by closing the park and partnering with a federal agency to manage coyote population and ensure public safety.

Arlington Animal Services captured a coyote believed to have bitten three children at Parkway Central Park, planning to test it for rabies.
The city of Arlington has closed Parkway Central Park and is working with a federal agency to trap and remove coyotes, aiming to change the pack's behavior.
All three children bitten by the coyote have been treated, released from the hospital, and will receive post-exposure rabies treatment.
Residents and the Arlington school district have been notified of the coyote activity, with safety measures and warnings issued.
Coyote sightings are common in Arlington, but aggressive encounters have been rare; the city emphasizes public safety and coexistence with wildlife.