Fourth coyote killed following string of attacks

The City of Burlington says it has eliminated a fourth coyote following a string of unprovoked attacks on humans since late August. The city said in a Friday tweet the coyote was eliminated because it was stalking and chasing people, was aggressive and not “showing normal coyote behaviour.” The previous three coyotes were identified and eliminated because they were believed to be responsible for several human injuries. In a separate tweet, the city urged residents not to feed coyotes. The city says its Animal Services staff remain on high alert, including patrolling the city, gathering information and looking for coyote food sources.