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Community Rescues Rare Black Coyote Trapped in Jar

3/7/2025

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In Pasco County, Florida, a black coyote was found with a jar trapped on its head, prompting a community rescue effort. Lea Elise Haverstock, founder of Maxx and Me Pet Rescue, led the charge. After an exhausting eight-hour mission, the rare melanistic coyote was freed, darting back into the wild, likely feeling a mix of relief and hunger.

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Story summary

In Pasco County, Florida, a black coyote was found with a jar trapped on its head, prompting a community rescue effort. Lea Elise Haverstock, founder of Maxx and Me Pet Rescue, led the charge. After an exhausting eight-hour mission, the rare melanistic coyote was freed, darting back into the wild, likely feeling a mix of relief and hunger.