Coyote Removed from Chicago Aldi Refrigerator in Unusual Wildlife Encounter

The animal, likely seeking refuge during mating season, was safely captured and sent for rehabilitation.

A coyote was found hiding in the refrigerated section of an Aldi grocery store in Chicago's Humboldt Park neighborhood on Monday morning.
Chicago Animal Care and Control, along with police, safely removed the animal using brooms and captured it without causing any injuries.
The coyote was transported to Flint Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation for a health assessment and potential release back into the wild.
Experts attribute the incident to increased coyote activity during their January-to-March mating season, which often leads to more urban sightings.
Residents in the Chicago area are advised to secure trash bins, keep pets on leashes, and avoid feeding coyotes to minimize encounters.