Third coyote eliminated in Burlington

A third aggressive coyote responsible for recent attacks on humans in Burlington has been eliminated this morning.

The City says the coyotes were identified based on feedback and descriptions from residents who were attacked. The elimination took place with the help of a certified wildlife control professional.

There have been several unprovoked attacks reported to the city in the past few weeks.

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“We believe we have eliminated the immediate threat to public safety from this family of coyotes responsible for the recent attacks,” said Burlington Mayor Marianne Meed Ward.

“We also continue to stress that the reason this group of coyotes became aggressive is because they had lost their fear of humans due to being fed – intentionally or unintentionally. Please ensure proper disposal of food waste. Intentional feeding, in particular, of any wildlife must stop for us to be able ensure the safety of our community.”

The City asks its residents to stay vigilant and report coyote sightings here.