"Coyote, found injured in Dorchester, put down" by Stefanie Geisler, Globe Correspondent | February 4, 2010
A severely injured coyote was tranquilized and then euthanized yesterday morning after it was spotted limping through the streets of Dorchester, authorities said....
A veterinarian from the Franklin Park Zoo was called to the scene and was able to tranquilize the male coyote. Because of the severity of the injury, the animal was then euthanized, an animal control official said.
Charles Rudack, director of Boston Animal Control, said coyote sightings are increasingly common in the city.
“In the last three weeks, we’ve probably had anywhere between three to eight calls per day for coyotes,’’ Rudack said....
WOW!!!
I saw one in the woods out back of the house one time, but they rarely make it down here!!
Rudack said the euthanized coyote may have been struck by a car, resulting in an injury that left its hind leg dragging. The animal’s carcass will be taken to the state lab in Jamaica Plain, where it will be tested for rabies. The coyote was not reported to have come in contact with any people.
Rudack urged people to be on the lookout for coyotes and other creatures.
“Stay clear of all wildlife, whether it be coyotes, raccoons, possums, whatever,’’ Rudack advised. “They might look nice, but they’re unpredictable. Appreciate them from a distance.’’
I do!!
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