SUDBURY, MASS. (WHDH) - Police are warning families to be cautious of their children and animals after a dog was attacked by a wild animal in Sudbury.
Police responding to Powers Road about 12:15 a.m. on Saturday say they learned that a dog had been attacked by what the family believes was a coyote. Officers were unable to track down the suspect animal.
The dog was later humanely euthanized, according to police.
Police urge residents to diligently monitor animals, especially during later evening and early morning hours when coyotes are more likely to be active.
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