Coyote Found Hiding in Cooler at Chicago Aldi Store, Safely Apprehended

Coyote being apprehended at an Aldi store in Humboldt Park in Chicago (Screenshot from Instagram).The rumor you heard was true, and there is a viral video to prove it: A coyote was apprehended at an Aldi store in Chicago on Monday morning and was pulled out of the cheese section.According to authorities, no injuries were reported to the coyote, police, witnesses or Animal Care and Control officials.Animal Care and Control officials and police removed the not-so-wily coyote from inside the Aldi store in Humboldt Park at 800 Nor A witness told ABC 7 Chicago that the coyote had been seen roaming the parking lot just moments before, yet somehow it ended up hiding in a cooler under a stack of fine cheeses.Officials state the animal will be moved to Flint Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation, where its condition will be checked before deciding whether it can be returned to the wild. They note that this time of year, from January through March, coyotes are particularly active due to mating season, leading to more sightings. While coyotes generally pose no threat to humans, officials advise against leaving food outside on porches or patios.The post Coyote Found Hiding in Cooler at Chicago Aldi Store,...