by Caitlin Snow
Parks Canada is urging the public to use caution after a coyote attack on the Cabot Trail.
It happened near Green Cove in Cape Breton Highland National Park on Wednesday.
Reports say a coyote crossed the highway and followed a cyclist after they passed by.
The cyclist then got off their bike and got a bite on their left arm after trying to fend off the animal.
Parks Canada says their team was still unable to find the coyote as of this morning.
Visitors and residents are reminded to report coyote sightings within Cape Breton Highlands National Park to Parks Canada Dispatch at 1-877-852-3100.
For your safety, here are some tips to follow if you encounter a coyote:
• Do not feed it or entice it to come closer
• Give it its space
• Do not run away
• Make and maintain eye contact with the coyote
• Wave your arms and shout so you appear larger to the coyote (or blow your vehicle’s horn if you are in it)
• Do not crouch down as you will appear smaller to the coyote
• If it approaches you, yell and make yourself look big, or throw rocks or hard objects at it
