Massachusetts police warn of defensive coyotes after dog is attacked near den with pups

A routine dog walk in Beverly, Massachusetts, turned frightening when a coyote attacked a pet near a trailhead, where officers later found a den with several pups.

What happened?

A reported coyote attack on a dog being walked near the trailhead brought Beverly police to the Fox Hill Trail entrance on June 22, according to a release published by JGPR.

Its owner later brought the dog to a local veterinarian, though authorities did not specify the injuries.

About 30 feet from the trail entrance, officers found a den with a coyote and several pups. Police left the animals where they were…

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