On the morning of May 26, 2025, an 8-year-old girl was bitten by a coyote while walking ahead of her mother on a sidewalk in the Lexington Park neighborhood of Frisco, Texas. The coyote approached from behind and latched onto her leg. The mother, just steps away, managed to scare off the animal before it could do more damage.
The child sustained scratches and a bite wound to her leg but is expected to recover fully after receiving medical treatment. The incident occurred in broad daylight, around 9:30 a.m., raising alarm among local residents and wildlife officials alike.
Not the First Close Call That Morning
Shockingly, this wasn’t the coyote’s only encounter with a child that day. Just hours earlier, another coyote was captured on home surveillance video chasing a young boy on the same street. The boy ran for safety while an adult intervened, and no injuries occurred in that incident.
These encounters reflect an increase in coyote-human interactions in suburban areas of North Texas, where urban sprawl pushes deeper into wildlife territory.
Wildlife Authorities Remove Aggressive Coyotes
Following the attack, Frisco Animal Services, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services, began trapping and removing coyotes from the area. By May 28, three coyotes had been captured and taken in for observation and disease testing.
Officials have not confirmed whether the animal that bit the girl was among those removed, but emphasized that such aggressive behavior, particularly in daylight, is abnormal and considered a serious public safety issue.
Why Coyotes Are Becoming Bolder
Coyotes (Canis latrans) are native to North America and are highly adaptable. In suburban settings, they often lose their fear of humans due to easy access to food, trash, pet food left outdoors, or even intentional feeding.
Wildlife experts say daylight activity and boldness around people may indicate habituation, illness, or, in rare cases, rabies. As of now, no rabies cases have been confirmed in this situation.
Residents Urged to Be Vigilant
Authorities are urging all residents in the area to stay alert. Recommendations include:
- Supervise children and pets when outdoors, especially at dawn and dusk.
- Do not leave pet food outside or allow garbage to accumulate.
- Report all coyote sightings or aggressive behavior to Frisco Animal Services immediately.
The investigation into the incidents is ongoing, and wildlife officials continue monitoring the area closely.
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