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Several Coyotes Captured Roaming Near Downtown Orlando

Wednesday, June 25, 2008

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Several coyotes that were roaming near downtown Orlando have been captured, but the hunt is not over.

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Eyewitness News obtained home video of what appears to be a coyote at Orlando Executive Airport. Neighbors believe coyotes could be responsible for killing two dozen cats in the last few weeks.

Animal Control said trappers have caught several coyotes, but believe there may be more in the area and will leave the traps out.

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