Coyote trapped by roadside reported in Laurel County, Laurel County KY


A coyote was found with its foot caught in a trap near the roadside in Laurel County. Two complaints about the trapped animal were received. The coyote might have been trapped all day, raising concern for its welfare. Animal control and wildlife authorities have been contacted but no response has been received yet.
Audio|Source: Laurel County and City Fire, Rescue, Police, and EMS Dispatch
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Transcript:
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About a half a mile out from 27, call right by bus that they've been there all day.
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I've received two complaints on this.
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I don't have any...
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I'm aware of it's in the area.
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10-4[1], I shot 3 for them last week, and I don't know what to do with a coyote in a trap, but...
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10-4[1]-614. The first call on this, the caller stated he believed it had been hit by a car.
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I emailed that to Fish and Wildlife and to the biologist, I didn't get a response.
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This is going to be the second call that I received on its foot within a trap.
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10-4: Acknowledgment / Message received
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Laurel County, KY
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