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Globe and Mail
2 days ago
- Globe and Mail
Coyote bites 12-year-old boy north of Toronto, police say
Police north of Toronto are urging caution after a coyote bit a child in the community of Nobleton on Sunday. York Regional Police say officers were called to the area of Highway 27 and King Road just after noon for an animal complaint. Police say a 12-year-old boy was bitten by a coyote. They say the child was taken to hospital with minor leg injuries. Police say there have been frequent sightings of coyotes in the area and people should use caution. They say Toronto Wildlife and Vaughan Animal Services have been notified.
CBC
2 days ago
- CBC
Boy, 12, bit by coyote in King Township: police
Police are warning the public to watch out for coyotes in part of King Township after a 12-year-old boy was bit by one on Sunday afternoon. The incident around 12:15 p.m. near Highway 27 and King Road in Nobleton, York Regional Police said in a post on X. The boy was taken to hospital with minor leg injuries. Toronto Wildlife and Vaughan Animal Services have been notified, police said. King Township said it is working with both agencies in a post on Facebook on Sunday. Police are advising people to use caution in the area after there have been "frequent" coyotes sightings there. Anyone who has video or photographs of coyotes in the area is asked to contact Vaughan Animal Services, including details about the date, time and location of the sighting, King Township said.
CTV News
3 days ago
- CTV News
12-year-old boy in hospital after being bitten by coyote in Nobleton
A 12-year-old boy is in hospital after being bitten by a coyote in Nobleton on Sunday afternoon. York Regional Police said they received a call for an animal complaint in the area of Highway 27 and King Road at 12:14 p.m. The boy was taken to the hospital with minor leg injuries, police said. The Toronto Wildlife and Vaughan Animal Services have been notified. Police said there have been reports of coyote sightings in the area and are urging the public to exercise caution.
CTV News
3 days ago
- CTV News
12-year-old boy in hospital after being bitten by coyote in Nobleton
A 12-year-old boy is in hospital after being bitten by a coyote in Nobleton on Sunday afternoon. York Regional Police said they received a call for an animal complaint in the area of Highway 27 and King Road at 12:14 p.m. The boy was taken to the hospital with minor leg injuries, police said. The Toronto Wildlife and Vaughan Animal Services have been notified. Police said there have been reports of coyote sightings in the area and are urging the public to exercise caution.
CTV News
4 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Rural York Region residents warned about coyote activity
Residents in the Nobleton area of King Township are being advised about coyote activity in their community after recently reported encounters between locals and pets. The Township of King released a notice on Friday stating that they are 'aware' of the recent coyote encounters and that Vaughan Animal Services (VAS) is gathering information to put together a response plan. 'We understand these encounters can be unsettling, and we want to assure residents that community safety is our top priority. We thank everyone for their continued vigilance and cooperation,' stated the township in their notice. Nobleton residents are encouraged to report coyote sightings to VAS and to call 911 in the event of an emergency. The township and VAS are also partnering to educate residents and help reduce the risk of negative interactions with coyotes. Some reminders they list include: Never feeding or approaching a coyote or other wild animals, as it could lead them to associating humans with food. Supervising pets; keeping dogs on leashes and cats indoors. Removing bird feeders or other items that attract small mammals that could in turn attract predators such as coyotes. Keeping barbecues clean, properly disposing pet waste and placing waste at the curb only on the morning of collection days. For those who encounter a coyote, the township and VAS recommend:
