A four-year-old boy is recovering after being attacked by a coyote Tuesday outside his home in Burnaby.
The child was playing outside in the Sperling-Broadway neighbourhood when the animal attacked him at around 5:15 p.m., RCMP said Wednesday.
He suffered minor injuries and was taken to BC Children鈥檚 Hospital.
The B.C. Conservation Officer Service said a coyote was found nearby late Tuesday evening that matched 鈥渢he behaviour of the animal鈥� in the attack, and it was euthanized.
People are reminded to report aggressive and threatening animal behaviour to the Report All Poachers and Polluters line 24/7 at 1-877-952-7277.
ashley.wadhwani@bpdigital.ca
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