Dad kills coyote with bare hands after it attacked his child

A coyote attacked a pair dogs, bit a woman and skirmished with a vehicle before being killed by a father defending his family on a walk on Monday, police said. CBS station WBZ-TV reports that Ian O'Reilly said he had no choice but to fight.

[geecheetone]

Well, if his son ever becomes a rebellious teenager and demands to know what his Dad has ever done for him, there'll always be this!

[Sliverbane]

Hey dad...tell the story about when you killed a coyote with your bare hands...

[LithicMetals]

As a parent sometimes you have to do what you have to do. Whether it's getting up before the sun to take them to school, working all night to put food on the table, or strangling a rabid animal to death. You dont want to trifle with us!

[aholstercompany]

This kid will always win the "OH yea, my dad" argument every time...

[Gacha_Marisa]

That's what I call Dad Reflexes, Great Job Dad. First and foremost, Dad is a protector.

[jessehobart]

Don't feel bad for the coyote. He'll be back. Meep meep.

[wedotheweedle]

"i just do what goes thru my brain or instincts"


*Strangles Coyote*

[DP-eoxd]

Coyotes are normally very skittish. Apparently this same coyote was harassing an old woman and her dogs. This may have been a very sick coyote.

[JB-]

To all the people shaming the Dad:

You're just going to let a coyote eat your kid?

I didn't think so...

[marygoff]

When mama or daddy bear mode kicks in and you are protecting your child, you will do anything - including lay down your life - to protect your baby. Good job Dad, sorry that the coyote had to die... but bad choice of prey.

[rocketdogticker]

This is why having 2 parents is important.

Father handled the threat.

Mother had aid and backup coming.

[bradbutcher]

The Dad: Honey, I'm quitting yoga and going to the gun range, I feel different today for some reason.

[richardriddick]

For you fine sir, it FATHERS DAY ALL YEAR

[catalinacurio]

That’s what dads are for, protecting their kids! 👏👏👏💙

[michaeljanzer]

I’ve never seen a man with bear hands.

[kaosone]

This one time I actually managed to save the remote from falling off of my couch.

[jasminethompson]

When it comes to the “my dad can beat up your dad” argument at school, this kid will win because of this story right here.

[feeberizer]

The adrenaline rush turned this dad into the
Coyote gonna die!

[eric]

He did what every father should do in that situation. It's totally awesome that things won't ended up working out perfectly. I hope the bite marks heal very soon. God bless.

[cecilianorris]

Good to see a man willing to fight instead of take flight. Good for him.