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Enoch Palomar, 6, was attacked by a coyote at Del Amo Park in California on Monday, Aug. 4

He required 20 stitches and multiple rabies shots after the animal bit him on his head and legs

"I'm glad I was there to see my kid and run to the rescue, but it could have been a tragedy," Enoch's mom, Melissa Palomar told CBS News

A child was left seriously injured after being attacked by a coyote at a park in California.

On Monday, Aug. 4, Enoch Palomar was spending time with family at his sister's youth softball game at Del Amo Park when he was ambushed by a coyote, according to KTLA , ABC7 and CBS News .

A witness’s phone captured the 6-year-old's screams as the animal chased him down before biting, KTLA reported.

“It just kept biting me and I was trying to kick it,” En

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