Coyotes are wild and generally avoid people. However, they should be treated as potentially dangerous. Do not approach a coyote. also according to Nova-Scotia website: The attack in Cape Breton is the first case of this nature in Nova Scotia. read more
How to Survive a Coyote Attack Four Methods: Creating an Unwelcome Environment for Coyotes Encountering a Coyote Facing and Escaping an Attack Following an Encounter with a Coyote Community Q&A The coyote is one of the most common and adaptable animals in North America. read more
Often, coyote attacks are preventable by modifying human behavior and educating people about ways to prevent habituation. In many human attack incidents, it turns out that the offending coyote was being fed by people. read more