Hailey’s mom posted about the attack on Facebook to warn others about the unusually aggressive attack. (Alyshia Nyberg/Facebook)
CBC News contacted Fish and Wildlife for comment on the incident but have not yet received a response.
The family took their daughter to the Brooks Hospital emergency room immediately after she was attacked. Dustin says his daughter received six vaccinations so far for infections, rabies and tetanus, but will still need three more over the course of the next two weeks.
Hailey is now resting and on the road to recovery, and Alyshia says the family is thankful for the medical team at the Brooks Hospital.
According to the Government of Alberta’s website, people should remember these tips of they encounter a coyote:
- Never feed coyotes — intentionally or unintentionally — as it “inevitably leads to unsafe situations.”
- Make yourself appear large by waving your arms above your head, or thrust large objects toward the animal aggressively.
- Throw sticks, rocks or other nearby objects toward the coyote to scare it off.
- Always maintain eye contact with the coyote, and never turn your back or run away, as the animal will be encouraged to chase you.
- Shout in a deep voice and make noise.
- Make the encounter experience as unpleasant as you can for the coyote so it does not feel welcome near humans.
- If it continues to approach, back away from the coyote slowly and move closer to a busy area with buildings or human activity.
- Finally, for aggressive encounters, phone Alberta’s Report-A-Poacher line at 1-800-642-3800 after the incident.