Coyote Attacks Child in Whitby Park; Police Warn Public

Two-year-old boy seriously injured by coyote attack at Whitby park

Durham Regional Police responded to Vanier Park near Brock Street North and Rossland Road East around 8:30 PM on Sunday after receiving an ambulance call. The child was playing in the playground when a coyote approached and attacked him without warning, sustaining bite injuries to his face.

Child taken to hospital for treatment following attack

The boy suffered serious injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital for medical attention. About an hour later, officers attended another incident involving a different distressed coyote near Harrier and Annes streets, but no one was injured in that case.

Another coyote incident occurred on June 22, when a young boy was bitten near Coronation and Rossland roads, approximately 2.5 kilometres from Sunday’s attack site.

Police are collaborating with the Town of Whitby, Durham Regional Health Department, and Whitby Animal Services to investigate these incidents and monitor coyote activity. Residents are advised to avoid feeding coyotes, supervise children and pets, and use hazing techniques if they encounter the animals.