Florida toddler and policeman in squirrel carnage

A 3-year-old boy, a Florida Highway Patrol trooper and another adult were hurt on Wednesday afternoon in a bizarre attack by a squirrel on a day care playground.

It happened at the Children's Academy Daycare on Oak Ridge Road in Orange County.

Kevin Santiago, 3, was bitten nine times while playing on the playground, according to Yietza Santiago, the boy's mother.



The trooper, who was working an accident near the playground, responded, and FHP spokeswoman Kim Miller said he was jumped by the animal. He tried to shoo the squirrel away, but it attacked again and scratched and bit him before he could escape.

He was treated and released at a local Centra Care for his injuries.

The squirrel in the playground attack managed to escape.

With news video.