Coyote Who Bit Toddler On Orange County Beach Is Dead, DNA Confirms

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA — DNA samples from a coyote that attacked a toddler near Huntington Beach Pier Thursday matches samples from one of two coyotes shot and killed following the attack, authorities said Monday.

The unidentified 2-year-old girl was taken to the hospital with bites to her head and face after the attack Thursday night. Her injuries were not considered life threatening, a Huntington Beach Police Department news release said.

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Video footage from the incident showed the coyote running toward the girl before jumping on her and knocking her to the sand, NBC Los Angeles reported. The attack was only a few feet from adults, who had their backs turned.

HBPD found and shot two coyotes shortly after the incident was reported, according to a news release.

HBPD officials urged residents to continue reporting coyote sightings to local authorities. To report a coyote sighting, visit the county's coyote tracker.