Ottawa police have shot and killed a coyote in Riverside South, where at least one of the wild animals has been terrorizing residents for weeks. Police say officers spotted a coyote prowling around homes near Shoreline Drive and Wild Shore Crescent early Friday morning. "The coyote initially came at an officer, but they were able to chase it away from the residences using a police cruiser," police said in a news release. The killing follows a string of frightening encounters in Riverside South and Barrhaven, including one attack that sent a man to hospital and the death of at least one family pet. While coyotes aren't normally aggressive, the city's bylaw department will continue to work with a wildlife specialist to continue monitoring their activity in the area, police said.

Source: CBC News June 12, 2020 16:52 UTC