Coyotes Chase Man, His Dog In Western Mass: Police

A man walking his dog in Hampden County got the scare of a lifetime when two coyotes picked up their scent and chased him back to his home, police said.

Two coyotes chased a man and his dog back to his home in East Longmeadow on Sunday, Nov. 12, police said.
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Josh Lanier

11/14/2023 2:25 p.m.

The man was walking in East Longmeadow in the Birchland Park Middle School and Mapleshade Elementary School area on Sunday, Nov. 12, when the animal picked up the pursuit, East Longmeadow police said. It's unclear

The man and his dog were not injured, but police warned people in that area to stay vigilant — especially while walking animals.

If you spot a coyote or have an encounter, contact Hampden County Animal Services at 413-781-1484 to report it, authorities said.

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