Terrifying moments unfolded for one family after a toddler was bitten in the face during a coyote attack near the Huntington Beach Pier Thursday night, officials said.
A mother and her two children were out on the beach when the attack occurred.Terrifying moments unfolded for one family after a little girl was bitten in the face during a coyote attack near theA mother and her two children were out on the beach and dipping their toes in the ocean just north of the pier when the coyote suddenly appeared and attacked the little girl around 9:45 p.m. She is said to be about two or three years old.
Later in the evening, the coyote was shot by officials. The coyote was injured but still managed to run away. Runners told FOX 11’s Gigi Graciette the following morning they have been chased by coyotes in the area and police confirmed there have been many sightings. Huntington PD also noted they have a coyote management plan.The toddler was set to be tested for rabies and will continue to be treated at the hospital.
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