A Toronto coyote bit two people walking through the same park over the weekend and it is still out there.
On November 21, Toronto Police tweeted that they received reports of an aggressive coyote in the Bayview Village Park area that attacked citizens walking through.
Government officials with the City of Toronto issued a statement later that day stating that they are fully aware of the incident that took place in Bayview Village Park over the weekend.
"The coyote is still at large and the City advises residents in the area to please stay away from the park and use caution in the neighbouring areas," city officials wrote.
Both Toronto Animal Services and the Toronto Police were scouring through the park yesterday to find and capture the coyote but still haven't found it yet. They will team up together again to search for the wild coyote sometime on Monday.
According to the City, coyotes don't typically pose a threat to people but are dangerous to your pets. Earlier this summer, a Yorkshire Terrier received some serious injuries from a coyote attack after it tried to defend its 10-year-old owner from the predator.
The City has given out some tips to residents whenever Torontonians encounter a coyote in the city. They advise avoiding approaching or touching coyotes (even if they seem tame or injured), keeping your dog on a leash, making some loud noise to scare it off and also avoiding giving them any food.
Anyone who needs to report a coyote sighting in Toronto can either call 416-338-PAWS (7297), email animalservices@toronto.ca or submit an online form.
This article’s left-hand cover image was used for illustrative purposes only.
A Toronto Coyote Bit 2 People Walking In A Park & The City Is Still Looking For It
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