Child, 2, bitten in the face during coyote attack in Whitby
Police say 96 coyote sightings were reported in Whitby in 30 days as officials warn residents to report aggressive animals.
- On Sunday, July 5, 2026, a 2-year-old boy suffered serious injuries after an unprovoked coyote attack at Vanier Park in Whitby, Ontario; Durham Regional Police responded to 99 Vanier Street around 8:30 p.m.
- This incident follows a similar attack on a toddler in Whitby on June 22, occurring amid 96 reported coyote sightings in the town over the last 30 days according to the town's online dashboard.
- Dennis Murray, a biology professor and Canada Research Chair at Trent University, called the playground attack "outstanding and a bit exceptional," noting that summer encounters often involve animals protecting pups.
- Police urge residents to supervise children, keep pets leashed, and remove food attractants; anyone witnessing a coyote posing an immediate threat should call 911, officials stated.
- Three other children were hurt in separate coyote attacks in Whitby and Markham in May and June; communities across the Toronto area have reported increased sightings, though experts maintain aggressive coyote behaviour remains rare.
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A two-year-old boy was bitten in the face by a coyote while playing in a park in Whitby, a city east of Toronto, Ontario.
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Police say a coyote bit a two-year-old boy in the face in an unprovoked attack at a Whitby, Ont., playground on Sunday evening. Durham Region police say officers were called to assist an ambulance at Vanier Park around 8:30 p.m. after a coyote entered the playground area and bit the boy before his guardian and bystanders scared it off. 🎧 Local news stories that matter most to youSubscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever you get your…
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