Conservation officers have nabbed a coyote in Stanley Park they believe may be the culprit of some recent aggressive behavior toward humans.
The Vancouver Park Board tweeted last night that the critter captured on Monday morning matches descriptions of a coyote that had been nipping joggers near Brockton Oval, including two cases over the weekend.
It’s not known positively if the captured coyote is the one responsible for all five reports of attacks in the area since Dec. 20.
Get breaking National news
In each case, a coyote chased joggers and bit them on the calves, resulting in injuries ranging from superficial to those requiring medical treatment.
- Jazz and gospel fill the church in Little Burgundy as Montreal honours Oliver Jones
- Summerland businesses face another blow as water advisory keeps doors closed
- Calgary’s tech sector sees North America’s highest growth 3 years and counting
- U.S. alcohol may go back on Manitoba shelves, but Kinew urges customers to buy Canadian
Officials had said the animal, once caught, would have to be put down as it had become accustomed to humans through being fed by parkgoers.
Comments
Want to discuss? Please read our Commenting Policy first.