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Coyote previously believed to be euthanized after biting Atwater Village toddler is still alive

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Newest development Nov 11, 2026 · 3 reportsCoyote previously believed to be euthanized after biting Atwater Village toddler is still alive

In an about-face, wildlife officials who last month announced they had euthanized a coyote who bit a toddler now say the animal survived. Neighbors say it’s been roaming free on the streets around Glenhurst Avenue and Gracia Street in Atwater Village.

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  1. Coyote who bit child in Atwater Village was thought to be dead, but then it reappeared

    Headline from NBC Los Angeles ·

  2. Newest

    Coyote previously believed to be euthanized after biting Atwater Village toddler is still alive

    Headline from Foxla ·

Reports & sources

5 articles, oldest first.

  1. NBC Los Angeles

    Coyote who bit child in Atwater Village was thought to be dead, but then it reappeared (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    A building collapse in Brooklyn left multiple people trapped underneath large piles of rubble, according to officials, as firefighters worked quickly to find those stuck in the debris. The collapse occurred around 4 p.m.

  2. Los Angeles Times

    State wildlife officials said they killed a problem coyote in Atwater Village. Then it reappeared—with a limp (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Atwater Village residents were shocked when a coyote that wildlife officials allegedly euthanized last month appeared again in their neighborhood. Wildlife officials said on Tuesday the animal is now dead.

  3. KTLA Los Angeles

    Coyote thought dead spotted alive in Los Angeles neighborhood, then euthanized (opens KTLA Los Angeles)

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    KTLA Los Angeles's feed description

    Some Atwater Village residents did a double-take after spotting a coyote they had been told was euthanized after it attacked a toddler last month. They were stunned to find out from wildlife officials that the coyote had actually survived the first attempt to put it down.

  4. The Guardian

    Coyote officials thought they had killed after child attack seen alive in LA neighborhood (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Animal that menaced residents was shot in October but then reappeared – and was shot for a second time and killed A coyote that California wildlife officials believed they had euthanized after it bit a toddler and menaced residential pets in a trendy Los Angeles neighborhood was seen alive recently,…

  5. Foxla

    Coyote previously believed to be euthanized after biting Atwater Village toddler is still alive (opens Foxla)

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    Foxla's feed description

    In an about-face, wildlife officials who last month announced they had euthanized a coyote who bit a toddler now say the animal survived. Neighbors say it’s been roaming free on the streets around Glenhurst Avenue and Gracia Street in Atwater Village.