Coyote attack in Vermont
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briarpatch
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We also had the Bobcat attack back in December. I would assume that both incidences would be a rare occurrence.
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jrbren
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I checked it out via googling the topic. I would imagine a rabid anything is going to be dangerous. I passed a racoon by the side of the road last week while jogging, gave it a very wide berth by going to the opposite shoulder. It was engrossed in it meal (road kill) hence the chances of me of surprising it (never good) were high if I did not give it some space. Sure enough it acted surprised when it finally noticed me and gave me a sideways look. It was not rabid, but better safe then sorry. Cheers.
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Tom Rankin
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I don't think looking at an animal is conclusive...
jrbren
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Fair enough. I am also basing that statement (agree it is an estimate, not conclusive) on the fact that it did not charge me and tear me a new one ... It was barely 2-3 feet off the road enjoying its meal, I was jogging on the far side, only 2 lanes away. It looked like it was giving it serious thought though.
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