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C0RI0LANUS

(2,374 posts)
Tue Jan 14, 2025, 04:59 AM Tuesday

Coyote Yanked from Refrigerated Section of Aldi Supermarket in Chicago


(Photo: Instagram / @eddiebarstool)


Shoppers inside a Chicago supermarket had a reason to howl when a coyote was yanked out of the refrigerated section by a pair of officers – with the hair-raising moment caught on video.



The Aldi grocery store in the Windy City’s Humboldt Park neighborhood was akin to something out of a cartoon as authorities used broomsticks to poke around shelves, according to the viral clip posted on social media. An officer eventually grabbed what appeared to be a furry tail poking out of the shelves and furiously pulled before the wild animal shockingly emerged and landed on the market floor.




The gray coyote quickly scurried back between cold products but was later taken into custody by animal control around 10 AM.


The coyote was captured and taken to Flint Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation.
(Photo: Armando Tejeda / Chicago Animal Care and Control)

“The coyote appears uninjured, but Flint Creek will conduct an assessment to confirm its health before releasing it back into the wild if deemed appropriate."


Coyotes mate for life, so what happened to its poor mate?

The coyote is found in North America and is a smaller relative of the wolf. When a female is ready to mate, she will scent mark and howl. Up to seven potential suitors will follow her around for a month until she chooses one and rejects the rest. Once the bond is formed, coyote pairs are strictly monogamous. Papa coyote is very active in taking care of any pups that the pair produces. He will feed, guard, and groom them.


Sources:

https://nypost.com/2025/01/14/us-news/wild-coyote-yanked-from-refrigerated-section-of-aldi-supermarket-in-chicago-shocking-video-shows/

https://storyteller.travel/animals-that-mate-for-life/
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hlthe2b

(107,226 posts)
1. Ya put out a buffet--what do you expect? (they don't call 'em wiley coyotes for nothing..."
Tue Jan 14, 2025, 06:15 AM
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Poor little guy. I hope he goes somewhere with lots to eat and stays out of trouble.

C0RI0LANUS

(2,374 posts)
2. Hi hlthe2b. Golden Corral! The plastic wrapping must be a pain in the ass chewing off. I'm glad she wasn't hurt.
Tue Jan 14, 2025, 06:29 AM
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mopinko

(72,065 posts)
7. flint creek is great. they'll take good care of him.
Tue Jan 14, 2025, 09:36 AM
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they do god’s work around here w wild critters.
they used to have the services of 1 of the best exotic animal vet in the country, but he left us too soon a couple yrs ago. his practice is still there, tho, and carry on his help.
they dont post the gory pics on fb, tho, like pete sakas used to do.

Woodwizard

(1,072 posts)
3. We have a lot of them in the Catskills.
Tue Jan 14, 2025, 07:33 AM
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But hardly ever see them, they avoid humans I wonder how it managed to get in. They make quite the racket at night.

Vogon_Glory

(9,617 posts)
4. You have to admit: Supermarkets are easier to catch than
Tue Jan 14, 2025, 08:08 AM
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roadrunners.

Although they come with their own challenges.

surrealAmerican

(11,524 posts)
6. The poor animal got lost - just look at him perusing bagged salads.
Tue Jan 14, 2025, 08:14 AM
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He obviously couldn't find the meat section.

Paladin

(29,094 posts)
8. Cool animals.
Tue Jan 14, 2025, 10:56 AM
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Coyotes will be around, long after humans have wiped themselves off the planet.

Borogove

(105 posts)
9. Where I live (PA), coyote killing contests are very popular.
Tue Jan 14, 2025, 11:18 AM
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They sicken me to no end. We in the animal welfare community are trying to get them banned but so far no luck.

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