Dead coyote found on Huntington Beach hours after one attacked child

Officer looks at dead coyote lying on sand
A dead coyote was found Friday morning on Huntington Beach. Photo credit Jon Baird KNX News 97.1 FM

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (KNX) – The body of a coyote was found Friday morning in Huntington Beach, hours after a young girl was attacked by one of them, police said.

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Police said the attack occurred Thursday night on the beach just before 10 p.m. The young girl was hospitalized with “serious but non-life-threatening injuries.”

The dead coyote was found at Dog Beach.

Officials said a DNA test will be performed on the animal to see if it was the coyote who was involved in the attack.

Those who spot coyotes are urged to call the Huntington Beach Police Department at (714) 960-8811.

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Featured Image Photo Credit: Jon Baird KNX News 97.1 FM