The Tucson Wildlife Center reported helping a young coyote that got twisted up in a soccer net.

TUCSON, Ariz. — A coyote tangled up in an unfortunate situation managed to safely get back into the wild thanks to help from an Arizona nonprofit.

The Tucson Wildlife Center recently reported helping a juvenile male coyote that was found trapped in a soccer net. The organization said the netting had constricted tightly around the animal’s airway, potentially creating a life-threatening complication. 

After sedating the coyote, the veterinary team managed to carefully cut away the net’s tangles until the coyote was completely freed of the netting. The wildlife organization said the animal made a full recovery and posted a video of the coyote being released back into the desert.

The organization advised sports enthusiasts to make sure to fold up and secure recreation nets when not in use, as well as ensuring gates and fences to local parks remain closed. 

The Tucson Wildlife Center offers emergency services for injured wildlife throughout southern Arizona and the organization specializes in treating coyotes, javelina and birds of prey.

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