Coyote Attack on Boy at California Park Caught

A 6-year-old boy named Enoch Palomar was seriously injured after being attacked by a coyote during his sister's softball game at Del Amo Park in Carson, California. The attack, which was caught on video, left Enoch with deep bite wounds to his head, back, and legs, requiring 20 stitches and multiple rabies shots. His mother intervened, scaring the coyote away and likely preventing more serious harm. Urban coyotes are common in Southern California, but attacks on humans are rare and typically occur under unusual circumstances. Local officials, including the Carson mayor, have expressed concern, and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife is investigating the incident and collecting evidence to identify the animal. The incident has prompted calls from the family for increased public awareness and stronger measures to protect residents from wildlife encounters.