A small dog was killed by a pack of coyotes near the landfill in Brackendale on the afternoon of Friday, July 21.
The dog was snatched on the Ray Peters Trail by one of at least three coyotes involved in the attack, the District of Squamish said in a news release.
Officials are urging trail users to use caution in the area between Alice Lake and Squamish Airport, where there have been several incidents between dogs, coyotes and wolves.
“… consider keeping a deterrent close at hand such as bear spray or a large stick. Children should be closely supervised and pets should be leashed at all times,” the District said.
Two off-leash dogs were injured by coyotes on the Wonderland Trail last summer and there were several incidents of dogs being stalked by a grey wolf this spring.
If you run into a coyote, make yourself appear large, maintain eye contact and speak or shout in a low, firm voice. If the coyote is aggressive and pursues you, do not turn your back or run. Instead, throw rocks and arm yourself with a stick. Pick up small children and back away slowly.
Aggressive coyotes can be reported to the Conservation Officer Service at 1-877-RAPP (7277).
