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The following update is provided by Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Middlesex County Detachment.
OPP Receive Call Regarding Coyotes
(Media release - March 3, 2023, Middlesex County, ON)
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Middlesex County Detachment received a call from a resident after they observed three coyotes at the Coldstream library in Middlesex Centre recently.
Coyotes can be found anywhere in Ontario, in both rural and urban locations.
If you see a coyote, keep your distance and appreciate it from afar. The animal will most likely avoid you.
If you encounter an aggressive animal:
- Never approach it
- Never turn your back and run
- Stand tall, make lots of noise and back away from it slowly
- If it poses an imminent threat to the public, call 9-1-1
Tips to prevent and manage conflicts with coyotes in our communities:
- Don't put food out to attract wildlife (this makes the animals less fearful of humans over time)
- Keep your pets inside at night
- Clean up after your dog - coyotes are attracted to dog feces
- Install a fence on your property, ensuring it extends at least 20 centimeters underground
- Garbage should be stored in sealed containers or put out the morning of collection
Similar tips and more are available at the following website:
- Upper Thames River Conservation Authority: www.thamesriver.on.ca