By Staff The Canadian Press
Posted July 6, 2026 1:03 pm
Updated July 6, 2026 1:59 pm
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Authorities report that a coyote bit a two-year-old boy in the face during an unprovoked incident at a playground in Whitby, Ont., on Sunday evening.
Officers from Durham Region were called to help an ambulance at Vanier Park around 8:30 p. m. after the coyote entered the playground and attacked the boy before his guardian and nearby adults managed to scare it away.
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Shortly after, police found another coyote in distress nearby and safely removed it, with no injuries reported.
In May and June, three other children suffered injuries in separate coyote attacks in Whitby and Markham.
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Officials mention that aggressive behavior from coyotes is uncommon but is being taken seriously. They’re advising residents to stay alert near parks and trails, especially around dawn and dusk.
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Residents are encouraged to keep their pets leashed, supervise children closely, eliminate food attractants, and report any sightings using Whitby’s online tracking tool or call 911 if a coyote poses an immediate danger.
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