Coyote captured in Arlington after several attacks tests negative for rabies

captured coyote
captured coyote Photo credit Arlington PD

The test results on a coyote captured in Arlington are in.

Texas Health and Human Services say the coyote captured in Arlington Thursday morning has tested negative for rabies.

The coyote is believed to be responsible for biting three children at Parkway Central Park in separate incidents. It was humanely euthanized for testing.

The park will remain closed out of an abundance of caution until Tuesday.

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