LEO Network
22 April 2020

After a rabid coyote attacked a dog, Quinhagak lifted travel ban for a vet

A coyote attacked a dog in the village of Quinhagak, Alaska, and was shot by residents. The animal was later found to have rabies, prompting the community to invite a veterinarian to vaccinate all dogs in the area. The decision to allow the vet into the village during the COVID-19 pandemic was not taken lightly, as Quinhagak has strict travel restrictions in place. The incident highlights the danger posed by predators entering towns due to a decline in caribou populations.


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Quinhagak, Alaska, United States


Land Mammals
Pets
Death / Die-off / Decline
Pathogen
Rabies
One Health