Atlantic Beach now under rabies alert after coyote attacks

Atlantic Beach now under rabies alert after coyote attacks

A rabies alert has been issued for Atlantic Beach after tests confirmed that a coyote suspected in attacks last week had the disease, the Florida Department of Health says. The rabies alert is in effect for 60 days, warning residents and visitors that rabies is present in the wild animal population. People and pets should avoid physical contact with wild animals. Atlantic Beach police shot the coyote to death Wednesday. It is believed to have bi…