Coyote Removed from Refrigerator Section of Chicago Aldi Store

The wild animal was safely captured by Chicago Animal Control after surprising shoppers in the Humboldt Park supermarket.

A coyote was discovered hiding in the refrigerated section of an Aldi supermarket in Chicago's Humboldt Park neighborhood on Monday morning.
Chicago Animal Care and Control officials used tools to extract the animal, pulling it out by its tail in a moment caught on video that quickly went viral on social media.
The coyote was reportedly uninjured and is now in the care of Flint Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation, where its health will be assessed before a possible release back into the wild.
Experts believe the coyote may have entered the store while seeking shelter or hiding from humans, a behavior not uncommon for urban coyotes during their active season from January to March.
The Chicago Animal Care and Control Department shared safety tips for residents encountering coyotes, advising against feeding them and recommending making noise and backing away slowly if approached.