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11-year-old girl and one adult attacked by javelina while walking dogs in separate incidents

Javelina displayed an instinctive reaction to dogs

Joseph Reiter captured video of this determined little javelina trying hard to highjack packages from his front step.

By: Phil Villarreal

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TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Javelina attacked people walking their dogs on two separate incidents over the weekend.

According to the Arizona Game and Fish Department, javelina attacked an 11-year-old girl Sunday near North Campbell Avenue.

Another attack happened on the northwest side, when javelina attacked a dog walker from behind.

According to a Tweet by Arizona Game and Fish the attacks may be tied to illegal feeding of wild javelina.

To report someone who is feeding a javelina, call (800) 352-0700.

Two javelina attacks on dog walkers this weekend, one causing injury to an 11-year old girl Sun. off N. Campbell. Another victim Sat. on NW side attacked from behind. Illegal feeding & instinctive reaction to dogs main reasons for injury by javelina. Report feeders, 800-352-0700. pic.twitter.com/6vrIAL2OZZ
— AZ Game & Fish Dept (@azgfdTucson) September 6, 2022

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Phil Villarreal is the senior real-time editor for KGUN 9. He is also a digital producer and host of "Phil on Film" seen weekly on Good Morning Tucson, Phil moved to KGUN after 17 years with the Arizona Daily Star. He is married and has four children. Share your story ideas and important issues with Phil by emailing phil.villarreal@kgun9.com or by connecting on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.