From Surprise, Ariz.: A mother's quick actions saved her daughter from a coyote attack. The incident occurred while they were outside, taking advantage of windy conditions to fly a kite. The mother heard her daughter scream and saw the coyote approaching her. She tried to scare it away by yelling and using a flip-flop to hit it.

The mother's efforts ultimately fought off the coyote. Her daughter was being attacked when the mother intervened. Details of the incident are available from the source, including an account from the mother, Brittany Cardinal.

Further information about the attack and its aftermath can be found through the source.