NC man attacked by coyote is bitten several times before strangling the animal

ROXBORO, N.C – A Roxboro man was taken to the hospital Tuesday after authorities said he was bitten multiple times by a coyote that he then strangled to death.

James Pulliam says he was standing in his usual smoke break spot when something felt off. Moments later, a coyote came out of the woods. He says, “I felt something watching me…I just felt like he was hunting me or something.” Pulliam explained, “I kicked when he jumped the first time…I…fell down picked up rocks, throwing it at him. I was afraid, don’t get me wrong, but it’s either me or him.”

Pulliam went to the hospital for injuries on his left hand. He’s doing well, but he’ll need to get another round of antibiotics.