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(3,015 posts) Tue Jan 14, 2025, 05:59 AM Jan 14

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.

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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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Coyote Yanked from Refrigerated Section of Aldi Supermarket in Chicago (Original Post) C0RI0LANUS Jan 14 OP

Ya put out a buffet--what do you expect? (they don't call 'em wiley coyotes for nothing..." hlthe2b Jan 14 #1

Hi hlthe2b. Golden Corral! The plastic wrapping must be a pain in the ass chewing off. I'm glad she wasn't hurt. C0RI0LANUS Jan 14 #2

flint creek is great. they'll take good care of him. mopinko Jan 14 #7

We have a lot of them in the Catskills. Woodwizard Jan 14 #3

You have to admit: Supermarkets are easier to catch than Vogon_Glory Jan 14 #4

Mrs. Coyote says Marthe48 Jan 14 #5

The poor animal got lost - just look at him perusing bagged salads. surrealAmerican Jan 14 #6

Cool animals. Paladin Jan 14 #8

Where I live (PA), coyote killing contests are very popular. Borogove Jan 14 #9

Keep trying. I can't believe such cruel contests exist. Some people need counseling. C0RI0LANUS Jan 14 #10

Coyote was looking for a pound of Acme Fresh-Packed Lizards. LudwigPastorius Jan 14 #11

Roadrunners are beautiful creatures. Clouds Passing Jan 15 #13

Poor guy. Mosby Jan 14 #12

hlthe2b

(108,911 posts)

1. Ya put out a buffet--what do you expect? (they don't call 'em wiley coyotes for nothing..."

Reply to C0RI0LANUS (Original post)

Tue Jan 14, 2025, 07:15 AM

Jan 14

Poor little guy. I hope he goes somewhere with lots to eat and stays out of trouble.

C0RI0LANUS

(3,015 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.

Reply to hlthe2b (Reply #1)

Tue Jan 14, 2025, 07:29 AM

Jan 14

mopinko

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7. flint creek is great. they'll take good care of him.

Reply to hlthe2b (Reply #1)

Tue Jan 14, 2025, 10:36 AM

Jan 14

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.