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Popular Walking Trail In CT Reopens After Deer Attacks Popular Walking Trail In CT Reopens After Deer Attacks
Popular Walking Trail In CT Reopens After Deer Attacks A popular Fairfield County walking trail has reopened after several walkers were attacked by deer. The incidents in New Canaan took place on the Greenlink Trail associated with the New Canaan Land Trust and were first reported on Thursday, June 9. The first incident took place when two women were walking the trail and came upon an aggressive doe and a yearling, also on the trail who would not move, said New Canaan Police Animal Control Officer Allyson Halm. One of the deer charged with women and jumped over them, causing bruises and scrapes, Halm said. The women reported the incident…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Alert Issued In CT Following Multiple Attempted Coyote Attacks On Dogs, Owners Alert Issued In CT Following Multiple Attempted Coyote Attacks On Dogs, Owners
Alert Issued In CT Following Multiple Attempted Coyote Attacks On Dogs, Owners An alert has been issued by officials in Connecticut following multiple attempted coyote attacks on dogs and their owners. Concerns are being raised in New Haven County after there were multiple attacks reported in the Platt Park/Traditions area of the town on Tuesday, July 20, with one successfully getting after a dog that had to be treated by a veterinarian, according to Southbury Animal Control. Officials noted that the Town of Southbury has seen an uptick in confirmed rabid wildlife over the past two years, and the dog that was attacked had to receive a rabies vaccination booster. The…

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by Zak Failla