News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

 

Saturday, October 1, 2016   Animal Incident – C16-204790 Winnipeg Police received a report of an animal incident that occurred at Kilcona Off-Leash Dog Park near Springfield Road yesterday evening. Officers met with a male who reported that he was at Kilcona Park walking his two large dogs on September 30, 2016, at approximately 9:30 p.m., when he came upon what appeared to be three large coyotes. The animals began to circle the male and his dogs. The coyotes followed the man until he was able to reach the safety of his vehicle, however, they continued to follow the vehicle until he left the park area. Manitoba Conservation has been advised. Winnipeg Police are aware of a number of recent incidents of coyote sightings in the area of Kilcona Park. Coyotes are known to be most active during sunrise and sunset hours. Park users are advised to keep dogs on a leash, and pick up and carry small dogs if confronted. Anyone encountering aggressive wildlife within the city is asked to contact Winnipeg Police at either 204-986-6222 if the situation is not an emergency or by 911 if they are at immediate risk.   For further information contact either: Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Constable Rob Carver, Public Information Officer Kelly Dehn, Manager of Public Affairs Phone: (204) 986-3061 | Fax: (204) 986-3267 | Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca Share this mailing with your social network by clicking on the appropriate link:       Related Winnipeg Police Service Report a Crime Online Crime Stoppers CrimeStat Unsubscribe If you do not want to receive these emails anymore, unsubscribe. Please do not reply to this email. This e-mail was sent from a notification-only address and replies are not monitored. Mailing address: City of Winnipeg, 510 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3B 1B9 Privacy Statement The City of Winnipeg values your privacy. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. You are receiving this email as a result of your signing up for the Winnipeg Police Service Email News list offered on the City of Winnipeg website. You may unsubscribe or change your subscription options at any time.