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UPDATED Sep 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Sep 8, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
Coyote euthanized after pellets found in head
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Wildlife Care of Southern California rescued a severely injured coyote in Studio City after tracking online sightings for weeks. Rescuers found two pellets in her head, indicating she had been shot, and she also had an infection that destroyed her left upper jaw bone, leaving her unable to eat normally. The 3-year-old coyote was euthanized after consultations determined keeping her alive would not be humane.
WHO: Wildlife Care of Southern California; Anna Marie Reams; rescuers; neighbors who tried to help by feeding the coyote
WHAT: A rescued, injured coyote was euthanized after pellets were found in her head and she suffered severe jaw damage from an infection.
WHEN: Reported Sep 9, 2026 at 4:07 PM ET
WHERE: Los Angeles, CA
WHY: Rescuers said two pellets found in the coyote’s head indicated she had been shot, and an infection had destroyed her left upper jaw bone.
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