Irvine Police Department Press Release

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE
1 Civic Center Plaza
Irvine, CA 92606
irvinepd.org

10/27/2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Press Release #:
10-27-2016
Contact:
Kim Mohr
949-724-7112
kmohr@cityofirvine.org

Coyote Responsible for Bite Captured

Irvine, Calif. (Oct. 27, 2016) – The coyote responsible for biting a 6-year-old boy in Springbrook Park in Irvine on October 9 has been trapped and euthanized. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) used scientific evidence in determining the identification.

 

Following the incident in the Woodbridge area, the Irvine Police Department worked with CDFW and the U.S. Department of Fish and Wildlife to aggressively address this issue. These joint efforts led to the trapping of 12 coyotes since the time of the incident. Trapping efforts have ceased, however the Irvine Police Department Animal Services division will continue to patrol the area.

 

To report a coyote sighting in Irvine, download the Access Irvine app, email coyotesighting@cityofirvine.org or call 949-724-7092. For tips on what you should do if you encounter a coyote, please visit irvinepd.org.

 

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