Calgary’s Fish Creek Park trails closed after coyotes attack dog, owner

Trails at Fish Creek Provincial Park in Calgary’s southeast are closed after a pack of aggressive coyotes attacked a dog and its owner on Thursday.

Park officials closed the surrounding area of the park, from south of Parkland to Fish Creek itself, and from the intersection of Parkside Green SE and Parkside Drive SE to Parkvista Crescent SE.

Map of closures at Calgary’s Fish Creek Park. (Courtesy: Alberta Parks)

Alberta Parks says the closure will remain in effect until further notice and adds to remember these safety tips:

• Keep pets on a leash and within 2m at all times
• Never feed coyotes
• Clean up after your pets

–With files from Haley Jarmain