Florida Coyote Hit by Car Expected to Recover After Rescue

Unusual Rescue in Charlotte County

• 🚗 A driver in Charlotte County discovered a coyote stuck in their car's front bumper after hitting it.
• 🚨 The driver contacted deputies for assistance, leading to an unusual rescue operation.

Wildlife Center's Role

• 🏥 Rescuers at the Wildlife Center of Southwest Florida received a call about the injured coyote in the early hours.
• 🛠️ A deputy and a rescuer worked together to safely extract the coyote, which had two broken legs.

Coyote's Recovery and Prognosis

• 🩹 The coyote is currently in triage, resting with two casts on its fractured legs.
• 👍 Wildlife Center staff are optimistic about the coyote's recovery, with hopes of releasing it back into the wild in six to eight weeks.
• 🙏 The center expressed gratitude to the Charlotte County deputies for their role in giving the animal a second chance.