Coyote attacks child, 8, in Frisco

The Brief

  • An 8-year-old in Frisco is recovering after being attacked by a coyote on Monday while walking with her mother.
  • The child sustained non-life-threatening injuries before her mother chased the animal away.
  • Three coyotes have been removed from the neighborhood for testing; it’s currently unknown if the attacking coyote was diseased.

FRISCO, Texas An 8-year-old from Frisco is recovering from injuries after a coyote attack on Monday, officials say.

The Frisco Police Department’s Wednesday release says the attack happened while the child was walking with her mother in a Frisco neighborhood.

Frisco Coyote Attack

What we know:

The attack happened around 4:05 p.m. in the Lexington Park community near Lacy Lane and Tall Timbers Trail, the PD said in their release.

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