Last week, a homeowner in Florida made a shocking discovery: a coyote trapped in his fence, dangling upside down by one foot.
The animal was alive, breathing, and alert — but every second counted. Unsure how long the coyote had been stuck, the homeowner called WILD Florida Rescue (WFR) for help.
At the time, all of WFR’s rescuers were busy with other emergencies. Acting quickly, the dispatcher made a backup call to the local sheriff’s department, and help arrived fast.
“Two deputy sheriffs responded, one with extensive animal care experience,” WFR wrote on Facebook.
With calm precision, the deputies cut through the fencing wire that had trapped the coyote. Within minutes, the wild animal was freed.
A quick check revealed no broken bones or serious injuries, and shortly afterward, the coyote bolted to safety, disappearing back into the wild.
It was a close call, but a happy ending — and a reminder that fences, while meant to protect, can sometimes trap wildlife in dangerous ways.
WFR noted a similar incident in England a few years ago, when a fox became ensnared in a wooden fence. Like the coyote, the fox survived thanks to a team of dedicated rescuers from Wildlife Aid Foundation.
WFR expressed deep gratitude to the Good Samaritan who called them and to the deputies who acted so swiftly. While they hope they won’t see this particular coyote stuck again, the team remains vigilant for any other wildlife in peril.
“And the coyote, well, he may think twice before jumping fences again,” WFR joked.
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