HUNTINGTON BEACH — A girl suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries in an attack by a coyote in Huntington Beach, police said.

Officers were called at 9:45 p.m. Thursday to the beach, north of Huntington Beach Pier regarding reports of a coyote attack, said Jennifer Carey, the Huntington Beach Police Department’s public information officer.

Officers located the girl and took her to a hospital, Carey said.

The Huntington Beach Police Department is working on coordination with the California Department of Fish and Game in tracking and euthanizing the coyote, Carey said.

The Huntington Beach Police Department has been conducting increased trapping efforts throughout the city over the last several weeks, Carey said.

Residents sighting a coyote are asked to call 714-960-8811.

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