Public Safety
CDFW tests coyote after Atwater Village child is injured
A 16-month-old child was treated at a hospital and released after an incident involving a coyote in Atwater Village, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Wildlife officers responded Friday to the 3300 block of Glenhurst Avenue. CBS Los Angeles reported that officers later found and euthanized a coyote in the same area.
Officials collected DNA samples from the child and the animal. Testing will determine whether the euthanized coyote was the one involved, so authorities have not yet made that link.
Location: 3300 block of Glenhurst Avenue, Atwater Village
Child: Treated at a hospital and released
Wildlife response: One coyote euthanized nearby
Investigation: DNA comparison pending
Officials warn against feeding wildlife
CDFW reminded residents that feeding wildlife is illegal and urged households to secure outdoor spaces and remove food or other items that can attract coyotes.
Original reporting: CBS Los Angeles — October 17, 2026 →