Woman attacked by coyote in Burlington in latest incidents

Another unprovoked coyote attack has been reported in Burlington, making it the fourth confirmed incident in the past few days.

The latest incident took place on Aug. 24, when a woman was attacked while walking in Central Park at around 6:30 a.m. She received treatment for coyote scratches at Joseph Brant Hospital and was released, the city said in a media release Friday late afternoon.

City staff are also looking into a fifth unconfirmed attack on Mayzel Road, next to Central Park.

In a response to a question, an official said that these attacks were not done by the same coyote that had been eliminated - as announced by the city on Aug. 24.

The attacks on humans are uncharacteristic of coyotes and are the first reported attacks in Burlington.

Residents are being asked to be more vigilant in areas where the attacks occurred, as seen on the map. To report a coyote sighting, go to burlington.ca/servicerequest.

Anyone attacked by a coyote is advised to seek immediate medical attention and report the attack to the Halton Region Health Department and to the City of Burlington Animal Services at animalservices@burlington.ca or 905-335-3030.