2-year-old girl attacked by coyote in Orange County, California

A coyote attacked a 2-year-old girl in a park in Orange County, California, police said Friday. The child, who was not identified, is recovering from her injuries.

The child was in Mile Square Park in the city of Fountain Valley when she was attacked around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, the Fountain Valley Police Department said in a statement. 

A DNA sample from the child's clothing confirmed it was a coyote — and it was trapped by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). In a statement released earlier this week, police said the attack wasn't immediately reported and authorities were working to find and euthanize the animal.