Upload video Video is not available The video will play automatically soon8Cancel Play now Huntington Beach: Scary moment when a coyote attacks a little girl Video from a coyote attack shows the horrific moment when the beast softens the face of a little girl. The toddler was attacked in Huntington Beach, California while playing with his mother. Fox 11 has released a video showing the animal running towards the child, who is believed to be about two or three years old. Her mom and another child were having fun on the ocean shore on Thursday afternoon when the incident happened. The horrible video shows the beast jumping on the girl who hit her and seems to bite her around the face area. Do you have a story? Email [email protected] Video shows the coyotes on the beach near the family ( Picture: FOX 11 Los Angeles) “There was blood all over her face,” a witness told Fox 11. Police confirmed that the attack took place at about 9:45 p.m., on Huntington Beach. “The Police Department (HBPD) responded to reports of a coyote attack on the beach, north of the pier. “Upon arrival, police located an injured female child. “The child was taken to a local hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Coyote attacks are a source of concern in the area where attempts are being made to trap ( Picture: FOX 11 Los Angeles) “Due to the fact that the victim is a minor, we do not intend to give more details about the victim. The HBPD is working in coordination with the California Department of Fish and Fisheries to track down and euthanize the coyote involved. “There is no more information available at this time. The HBPD has been making increased trapping efforts across the city in recent weeks. The first coyote was shot and killed ( Picture: FOX 11 Los Angeles) “We ask the community to notify us of coyote appearances by calling (714) 960-8811 so we can continue our ongoing public safety efforts.” The Los Angeles Times reports that police saw two coyotes nearby and fired at them. “The first coyote was shot and killed near Pacific Coast Highway and Goldenwest Street. “The second coyote, believed to be the one who attacked the girl, was also shot, but escaped arrest and escaped to wetlands near Beach Avenue and Atlanta Avenue.” The attack took place on Huntington Beach, California ( Picture: FOX 11 Los Angeles) Locals in the area told Fox 11 that they were not surprised by the attack One woman said: “I’ve been here for 40 years and this year was the worst.” Other people told the station that coyotes have been spotted hanging around playgrounds in the area. “He really is not afraid of us at all” Authorities have stepped up their efforts to trap the animals and have warned people not to feed them. Coyote attacks are unfortunately not uncommon ( Picture: Getty Images / iStockphoto) But attacks are not uncommon and people have been urged not to scare them by making cargo noises. “Do not feed them,” Patrick Foy told the Los Angeles Times. “This is the most important thing we can do as a society to keep coyotes from being very comfortable with people.” read more Offensive and threatening note to dog owners stuck to the top of the bucket read more Drivers risk a 5. 5,000 fine for letting a dog stick its head out the window
