Overview
- The 9-year-old was bitten on the foot while playing hide-and-seek in a yard as a coyote pursued until the child's father yelled, causing it to flee.
- The child was treated for minor injuries at a hospital, and a district wildlife biologist said the bite broke the skin with post-exposure rabies treatment underway.
- ODFW investigated the scene the next day, posted neighborhood notices, and says staff are continuing to monitor and speak with residents.
- The agency is coordinating with the City of Portland and conservation partners on next steps and urges immediate reporting of aggressive encounters at 971-673-6000 or via 911 in emergencies.
- Residents are advised to supervise young children, remove food attractants, haze coyotes with loud noises or thrown objects, and avoid feeding wildlife, which is illegal under ORS 496.731.