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Lalande Conservation Park in Orléans is starting to reopen Friday, according to the city, after it was closed earlier this month after a coyote attacked a teen.
Now though the coyote’s three pups are growing up and no longer spending as much time around their den in the park, the city said.
“Staff decommissioned the den on Wednesday… after confirming it was no longer being used,” the City said.
The park’s paved path between Plainridge Crescent and Nantes Street reopens Friday, the city said, while the rest of the park should reopen July 4.
The city will continue monitoring, it said, noting that the reopening plan may change.
“The park will likely remain within the urban territory of this family of coyotes and future observations are likely. However, the coyotes appear to now display the normal avoidance of humans and staff anticipate that they will continue to do so,” it said.
WATCH | Coverage the day the park closed:
City closes Orléans park after coyote attack
The City of Ottawa has closed the Lalande Conservation Park in the east end after a teen was attacked by a coyote last week. CBC’s Matthew Kupfer reports.Coyote guidance
General sightings of coyotes can be reported to 311 so they can be tracked, the city said. If a wild animal poses a risk to public safety, residents should call 911.
The city encourages residents to take the following precautions in an encounter with “aggressive wildlife”:
Never approach or attempt to touch the animal.Do not turn your back or run from the animal.Back away slowly while remaining calm.Stand tall, wave your arms, and make loud noises.Carry a flashlight when walking at night.
If a resident suffers scratch or bite by a wild animal that breaks the skin, they should contact Ottawa Public Health, the city said.