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Neighbors in North Center alarmed by encounters with aggressive coyotes
Chicago Animal Care & Control says people feeding the coyotes is likely part of the problem.
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Chicago Animal Care & Control says people feeding the coyotes is likely part of the problem.
Austin Ehle was visiting from out of town, and taking his sister's dog, Cheddar, out for a walk last week. When he first noticed the coyote, he thought it was just a stray dog.
Austin Ehle was visiting from out of town, and taking his sister’s dog, Cheddar, out for a walk last week. When he first noticed the coyote, he thought it was just a stray dog.
Yell, clap hands, and use a whistle or air horn to scare them off.
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"These guys are really nomadic right now. And they're going to be on the move until they can find a vacant spot."
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Animal control said the coyote likely became comfortable around people because they were feeding her.
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"We will, instead, be placing the coyote, now named Mercy, in a permanent educational setting with specifics yet to be determined," Flint Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation said.
Chicago Animal Care and Control officials said they also confirmed the coyote had been shot in the chest with a BB gun, which likely explains why it was limping when it was caught, and why it had been acting aggressively.
"Their biggest threat to their survival in rural areas is hunting and trapping. But when you move into the city, hunting and trapping is illegal."
Chicago Animal Care and Control said if you do encounter a coyote, there are specific things to do: You should shout, wave or throw things at the coyote rather than run away. Do not feed it and keep an eye on small dogs.
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"I knew they existed. But they're out on the prowl."
Police officers as well as Animal Care and Control have patrolling the area for the animal.
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