Milton Man Says Dog Lost Leg After Coyote Attack

MILTON, MA – Environmental police are investigating a reported coyote attack on the Granite Links golf course over the weekend. In a Facebook post, Milton resident Gary Maher said he and his small dog, Matilda, were attacked by four coyotes Saturday while walking on the golf course.

Maher wrote that Matilda lost one of her rear legs as a result of the attack and he injured his hands. He said he was able to fight them off by stabbing one of them in the face.

Maher and Matilda both received rabies shots.

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