Arizona mother fights off coyote attacking daughter
By The BriefBrief
An Arizona mother, Brittany Cardinal, said a coyote began nipping her 4-year-old daughter while they were outside in Surprise to fly a kite on Sunday afternoon. Cardinal fought off the animal and was left with lacerations and puncture wounds on her face.
WHO:Brittany Cardinal
WHAT:A coyote attacked Cardinal’s 4-year-old daughter while they tried to fly a kite; Cardinal fought off the coyote and suffered face lacerations and puncture wounds.
WHEN:Reported Sep 9, 2026 at 3:42 PM ET
WHERE:Surprise, Arizona
WHY:A coyote began attacking the daughter while they were outside flying a kite.
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