Coyote Hurt by Illegal Trap Sparks Concern in Dedham

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A coyote injured by an illegal leg-hold trap in the town of Dedham has one upset resident speaking out.

Steve Glyman recently discovered the injured coyote outside of his Dedham home, FOX25 reports. The animal was severely suffering with a steel trap stuck on its paw.

“It really bothered me. The animal is obviously in pain,” Glyman told the news station.

The traps have been illegal in the state of Massachusetts since 1996. Glyman is worried such traps could cause harm to unsuspecting humans and other animals.

Glyman understands local residents may not be fond of coyotes, but he hopes the injured animal will get the treatment it needs.

“Whether you like coyotes or not these traps are painful,” Glyman added.

It’s unclear if environmental police plan to investigate the origin of the trap or seek out the injured animal.