Coyote viciously assaults 6-year-old boy during sibling's softball game
In a shocking incident last Monday, a six-year-old boy named Enoch Palomar was attacked by a coyote at Del Amo Park in Carson, California. Enoch was playing near the diamond when he spotted the coyote, and unfortunately, the wild animal bit him after he tripped on a rock.
The coyote attack left Enoch with multiple deep puncture wounds on his thighs, back, and the back of his head. Thankfully, his mother, Melissa Palomar, was present and quickly ran to him, scaring the coyote away. Enoch required 20 stitches and several rabies shots due to the attack.
The City of Carson expresses its condolences to Enoch Palomar and his family, with Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes issuing a written statement. The city is saddened by the incident and is taking immediate action to address the issue.
Coyotes are a known presence in the region, but attacks on people, especially children, are rare. The City of Carson has been proactive in its approach to protect residents from problem coyotes. Measures include posting signage in all Carson parks warning about coyote activity and providing instructions on how residents can report sightings.
The city also encourages the public to remain vigilant and avoid leaving food or trash that may attract wildlife. Official channels for reporting coyote encounters have been established, either through a dedicated Coyote Report page or by calling Wildlife and Gaming authorities.
When the California Department of Fish and Wildlife confirms coyote attacks, officers collect and preserve evidence, interview witnesses, and search for the animal involved. The city is committed to educating the community about responsible precautions to reduce coyote conflicts and keep parks safe and welcoming for all residents.
Wildlife organizations advise not running from coyotes but instead being "Big, Bad and Loud" by waving arms, making noise, and walking towards the animal until it leaves.
Palomar hopes the city takes action and holds responsibility for addressing the issue, as more needs to be done to address "problem" coyotes, particularly when they start attacking people. The city continues to take proactive measures to protect residents and ensure the safety of its parks.
There are signs at the front of Del Amo Park warning people about coyotes, but the attack occurred during Enoch's sister's youth softball tournament. The city urges all residents to be vigilant and follow the safety guidelines to prevent such incidents from happening in the future.
[1] City of Carson, "Coyote Safety Measures," Link to City's Coyote Safety Measures [2] National Park Service, "Living with Coyotes," Link to National Park Service's Living with Coyotes [3] Humane Society of the United States, "Living with Coyotes," Link to Humane Society of the United States' Living with Coyotes
- The 'general-news' article discusses the rare attack of a coyote on a six-year-old boy named Enoch Palomar in a park in Carson, California, which has led to calls for increased 'crime-and-justice' measures to address "problem" coyotes.
- The City of Carson has been active in implementing 'sports' and other activities for residents to ensure parks are safe and welcoming, but the recent coyote attack during a youth softball tournament has emphasized the need for increased awareness and vigilance.
