A New Jersey woman was attacked by a coyote while in the backyard with her dog on Monday afternoon.

The abrupt attack occurred around 1:20 p.m. at a Woodcliff Lake home in Bergen County. The residential area is surrounded by woods.

Woodcliff Lake Police said the 30-year-old woman was bitten multiple times on her leg, arm and back while she was with her golden retriever. The coyote bit the dog, too, before it ran off. Officials said the dog was likely trying to protect the woman and the coyote was larger than usual.

The attack was described as sudden and unprovoked, but the cause is unknown.

The woman was able to get inside and call for help before was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Police searched the woods but were unable to find the coyote.

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