Thorncliffe boy bitten by presumed coyote, possibly rabid

Police are warning of what they believe to a coyote that attacked a boy on a bicycle near 43 Thorncliffe Park Drive on Wednesday.  He was bitten on his elbow and leg The animal was reported to be salivating, foaming at the mouth during the incident and as a precaution, the boy was vaccinated. Homeowners are asked to secure food and garbage. Toronto Public Health recommends that if a person is bitten or scratched by an animal, such as a coyote, they should: Animal bites or scratches can be reported to Toronto Public Health.