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Parks Canada killed a coyote in the MacIntosh Brook area of Cape Breton Highlands National Park after a visitor was bitten, as coyote sightings and warnings continue across Cape Breton.
Parks Canada has killed a coyote in the MacIntosh Brook area of Cape Breton Highlands National Park after a visitor was bitten last week, and the animal later showed a loss of natural fear toward humans.
The agency said it killed the coyote on Saturday after it repeatedly approached patrolling staff, indicating a loss of natural fear toward humans and behaviour consistent with food conditioning. It is not clear whether the coyote killed Saturday is the same animal that bit the visitor. The bite happened Thursday evening in the MacIntosh Brook area. The person suffered minor injuries and received medical attention, according to the current article.
Parks Canada Monitoring Area
Parks Canada said it will continue to monitor the area, look for potential food attractants and install more wildlife warning signs. Temporary closures remain in place at MacIntosh Brook, Lone Shieling and nearby look-offs. Visitors and local residents are asked to respect all closures and signage, never feed wildlife and report concerning wildlife behaviour to Parks Canada staff, according to a social media update from Cape Breton Highlands National Park.
Parks Canada advises that if someone encounters a coyote, they should not run. They should make themselves appear large, make noise and slowly back away. The incident comes amid a series of coyote sightings and warnings in Cape Breton. Last week there were coyote sightings near the Fortress of Louisbourg, where signs warning about aggressive coyote behaviour were posted along the Old Town Trail.
Coyote Sightings Raise Concerns
A photo shows one of those signs warning of aggressive coyotes along the Old Town Trail near the Fortress of Louisbourg in Cape Breton, taken Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026. A woman also reported coming within an arm's length of a coyote while running along Causeway Drive in Sydney River, N.S. , a quiet suburban neighbourhood. The sightings have raised concerns among residents and visitors in several communities.
The latest killing and closures highlight ongoing efforts by Parks Canada to manage wildlife encounters and reduce risks in the national park. Officials are urging the public to stay alert and follow all safety guidance. With files from CTV Atlantic's Stephanie Tsicos and Ryan MacDonald.
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