York Region police warned of another coyote encounter in a residential area near McCowan Road and 16th Avenue late Sunday night. The warning followed a bite four days earlier, when a 16-year-old girl was injured in the Markham area.
McCowan Road and 16th Avenue
Police said the latest encounter happened in a green space in the area of McCowan Road and 16th Avenue. They did not provide any specific details of what happened there, but told residents, pedestrians and pet owners to exercise caution.
Police told people in the area to remain alert, keep a safe distance from any wildlife, and not approach or attempt to feed a coyote. They also said anyone who sees a coyote behaving aggressively, lingering near people, or appearing sick or injured should call police immediately.
Mingay Avenue and Bur Oak Avenue
The warning came four days after police were called to the Mingay Avenue and Bur Oak Avenue area near Markham Road after a 16-year-old girl was bitten by a coyote. Paramedics said she suffered minor injuries.
Police did not say whether the coyote was acting aggressively before the bite or whether the teenager had any interaction with it beforehand. That leaves the latest warning focused on prevention: people in the area are being asked to create distance, not feed wildlife and report any animal that looks aggressive or ill.
