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Soldiers were attacked by coyotes during training in Louisiana, according to reports. The Army National Guard members were training last month at Fort Johnson, formerly Fort Polk, when they came across up to four coyotes, Stars and Stripes reported. Base officials told Stars and Stripes that none of the injuries were considered serious, and they believe it was an isolated event. The encounter likely happened “with the soldiers due to the coyotes' territorial nature and potential den in the area,” base officials told Stars and Stripes. Officials neutralized one coyote, which was sent for rabies testing. Results weren’t made available. Military.com reported that at least six guardsmen were attacked.