Burlington investigating recent coyote attacks on people in city’s south side
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In a release on Monday, city staff said their first reported coyote attacks on humans in Burlington happened in the south end in 2022.
City of Burlington staff revealed an investigation is underway into the first known coyote attacks on people in the municipality’s south end.
In a statement on Monday, a spokesperson revealed the incidents happened this year and led to the euthanizing of the animal involved.
“We’re taking proactive steps to identify any other coyote that may be at-risk,” Mayor Marianne Meed Ward said in the release.
“In the long-term, we are exploring a number of options related to coyote management, some suggested by residents, and we will provide more information to the community as it becomes available.”
The recent probe enlisted Halton police and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF), which tracked and identified the animal in question.
No details on specifically what areas of the city were involved were released by authorities due to the ongoing investigation.
A spokesperson said in an email that the city has stepped up a campaign to alert residents who see coyotes in their neighbourhood to report incidents online or through a call to the city’s animal control service.
“The City is working towards being more proactive to prevent attacks, including working with a community group from Burlington and Oakville,” communications officer Carla Marshall said.