Toronto York Region police are alerting the community after a coyote attack occurred in Markham, Ont., on Sunday.
A 16-year-old girl was also bitten by a coyote in the same area last week, according to police
The Canadian Press · Posted: May 25, 2026 11:53 AM EDT | Last Updated: 11 hours ago Estimated 1 minute
A five-year-old girl was taken to the hospital with minor injuries after being bitten by a coyote in Markham on Sunday. Police report that a coyote had previously bitten a teenage girl in that same area last week. (Harry Collins Photography/Shutterstock)
York Region police are alerting the community after another coyote attack occurred in Markham, Ont., on Sunday.
According to authorities, a coyote bit a child on the head at a park near Roy Rainey and Bur Oak avenues around 7:30 p. m.
The child, who is about five years old, was taken to the hospital for treatment. The bite was not life-threatening.
Authorities advise residents to be cautious when visiting parks around Mc Cowan Road and 16th Avenue in Markham.
Last week, they reported that a coyote had bitten a 16-year-old girl near Mingay and Bur Oak avenues; she was also hospitalized with minor injuries.
Police urge people to stay vigilant, maintain distance from any wildlife, and refrain from approaching or feeding coyotes.
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