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Conservation officers have located and destroyed a coyote that attacked a toddler in White Rock on Monday evening.

The victim, a three-year-old girl, sustained only superficial injuries after being bitten in the back of the leg by the canine in the parking lot area of Centennial Park, near the recently opened Generations Playground.

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The child was examined by health-care professionals and released to her family the same day.

The park is connected to Duprez Ravine, a forested area that is home to several coyotes, though they generally shy away from people. This coyote didn’t, however. After the attack, it was found and killed by the B.C. Conservation Service later that evening.

Conservation officers say the area remains safe to enjoy, but caution that children should be kept close, dogs should be leashed and hikers should travel in groups.

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