Three people suffer coyote bites connected to Vaughan parks

680News.com
October 23, 2020
Charlene Close

Three people have reported being bitten by a coyote in Vaughan.

York Region Public Health says all three cases happened late last week near Pheasant Hollow park, in the Rutherford Rd. and Dufferin St area.

Coyote sightings have also been made recently in nearby Agostino Park

It’s not clear if the same animal is responsible for all three incidents.

The people who were bitten are recovering at home after receiving the rabies vaccine.

Vaughan Animal Control is investigating. In a statement, the agency says officers are proactively patrolling the areas where the reports occurred, and are making every attempt to contain this coyote (or coyotes).

Local residents are reminded to avoid approaching, feeding, or coming into contact with wildlife because of the risk of disease transmission.

If you do get too close to an aggressive animal, public health and animal control officials recommend the following actions:

• Stop.
• Pick up small children and pets.
• Shout loudly and wave your arms high in the air.
• Back away slowly while remaining calm; never run or turn your back on a coyote.
• Call animal control or 911.