2-year-old attacked by coyote in Stanley Park

VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) — A two-year-old girl was bitten by a coyote in Stanley Park while walking with her family Monday night, according to the BC Conservation Officer Service.

Around 9:30 p.m. a group of adults and kids were near the aquarium when “a coyote suddenly jumped on the child,” according to a Facebook post from the service.

“Her father intervened and the coyote left the area. The child suffered injuries and was treated in hospital.”

The #BCCOS is investigating after a girl, 2, was attacked by a coyote in #StanleyPark last night.
COs will be patrolling the park and will continue to have a presence over the next several days to help ensure public safety: https://t.co/IaRAH6x0sC@ParkBoard @StanleyParkEco

— BC CO Service (@_BCCOS) July 14, 2021

Officers learned of the attack on Tuesday morning, and will be patrolling the park for at least the next few days as they try to locate the coyote.

“We understand the public is concerned about these incidents,” the service writes, adding it “has euthanized two coyotes and is working to locate and euthanize the coyote involved in this attack.”

Conservation officers are warning anyone venturing into Stanley Park to “use abundant caution” due to a “high risk of encountering an aggressive coyote.”

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There have been multiple instances of coyotes biting people in the park this year. Conservation officers have previously said they believe multiple animals are responsible.

Tips on how to handle a coyote encounter include shouting, waving one’s arms, and throwing things at the animal. Running, or turning one’s back on a coyote is never a good idea.