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DNA confirms coyote that bit toddler in Atwater Village
Original: DNA tests match euthanized coyote to bitten toddler in Atwater Village
Officials in Los Angeles say DNA testing has confirmed that a coyote euthanized after an attack in Atwater Village was the animal that bit a toddler. The match closes the investigation into the incident, which had raised concerns among residents about coyotes venturing into the neighborhood and approaching young children.
Why now: The DNA confirmation resolved which coyote attacked a small child, a case that alarmed local families.
Evidence
- DNA tests match euthanized coyote to bitten toddler in Atwater Village · Los Angeles Daily News
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