Search On For Coyote That Attacked 2 South Bay Children

An active search is underway for a coyote that bit a three-year-old child multiple times in Carson and is believed to have been involved in a previous biting incident.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's station in Carson said in a message posted to social media Thursday morning that it was notified by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife of the latest coyote incident.

The three-year-old was bitten twice on Tuesday at about 8:50 AM in the 400 block of Moorehaven Drive while family members were unloading a vehicle, according to authorities. The child sustained minor injuries and was taken to a hospital.

DNA testing confirmed the same coyote was involved in a previous incident that occurred last year, the announcement stated.

In the previous attack, a 6-year-old boy was bitten on Aug. 4 at Del Amo Park, a nine-acre center located about three miles from the latest biting incident.

CDFW is conducting operations to find the animal from now through April 6 from 9 am-5 pm daily. Operations could be extended if the coyote is not found, according to the Sheriff's Department.

The Carson Sheriff's Station has offered the following safety tips to reduce the risk of coyote encounters:

• Always supervise children outdoors
• Keep pets on a leash and close to you
• Avoid leaving food or trash accessible
• Secure yards and remove attractants
• Report aggressive wildlife immediately

In an emergency, residents can contact the Carson Sheriff’s Station at (310) 830-1123. Non-emergency sightings can be reported to California Fish and Wildlife at (858) 467-4257.