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Coyote euthanized after child is injured during interaction in Atwater Village
CBS News • • nation
Key Points:
- A coyote was euthanized in Los Angeles' Atwater Village after a 16-month-old child was injured in an incident involving the animal, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW).
- The child received medical treatment at a local hospital and was released, while DNA samples from both the child and the coyote will be analyzed to confirm if the euthanized coyote was responsible for the attack.
- The coyote was found and euthanized near the site of the incident on Friday night, but officials have not confirmed if it was the same coyote known as "Wiley," which had been seen chasing children in the neighborhood.
- Residents have expressed concerns about coyote behavior and feeding, with CDFW reminding the public that feeding wildlife is illegal and urging precautions to prevent attracting coyotes.
- Some community members advocate for more humane wildlife management approaches, expressing sadness over the decision to euthanize the coyote.
