Police in York Region are warning the public after another coyote attack in Markham, Ont., on Sunday.
16-year-old girl bit by a coyote in the same area last week, police say
The Canadian Press · Posted: May 25, 2026 11:53 AM EDT | Last Updated: 5 hours ago
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A five-year-old child was taken to hospital with minor injuries after she was bitten by a coyote in Markham on Sunday. Police say a coyote bit a teen girl in the same area last week. (Harry Collins Photography/Shutterstock)
Police in York Region are warning the public after another coyote attack in Markham, Ont., on Sunday.
Police say a coyote bit a child in the head in a park in the area of Roy Rainey and Bur Oak avenues around 7:30 p.m.
They say the child is about five years old and was taken to hospital. The bite was not life-threatening.
Police say residents should be cautious in parks in the area of McCowan Road and 16th Avenue in Markham.
They said last week that a coyote bit a 16-year-old girl in the area of Mingay and Bur Oak avenues and she was taken to hospital with minor injuries.
Police say people should remain alert, keep a safe distance from any wildlife and should not approach or attempt to feed a coyote.
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