A coyote attacked a young child on Tuesday in Mile Square Park in Fontaine Valley, according to a report by the Fontaine Valley Police Department. The girl is recovering from her injuries, police said in another press release.
Wildlife officials caught and euthanized a coyote in the park on Thursday, Patrick Foy, a captain with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, told CNN. The DNA from the child’s clothes was compared to the DNA of the coyote, Foy said.
The coyotes are native to California, where they help keep rodent populations under control, says the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. But dogs can still pose a threat to humans, especially if they are used to interacting with humans or eating human food.
In April, a coyote attacked and injured a young girl on Huntington Beach, causing serious injuries. Foy said there were one or two more coyote attacks on people in California this year. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife encourages residents to avoid feeding coyotes and keeping trash in safe bins to prevent coyotes from getting used to approaching humans. If you encounter a coyote, you must keep a safe distance, make noise by shouting or clapping your hands, and zoom in by raising and waving your arms, according to the department.
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