Police and local officials in Markham, Ontario, say a 5-year-old child is bitten on the head by a coyote during an attack near the area. In reporting on the incident, authorities indicate the animal retreats into nearby woods after biting the child. The City of Markham says there have been several coyote-related incidents in the area, and CBC reports that York Region Police issue public warnings following the latest attack. While details of the child’s condition are not provided in the available summaries, the incident prompts renewed advice to residents to use caution around coyotes. The reports describe the attack as happening on Sunday and frame it as part of a broader pattern of encounters in the Markham area rather than an isolated event. Authorities urge the public to take steps to reduce the risk of wildlife interactions while investigations continue into what led to the encounter and the circumstances around the animal’s behavior.