SEATTLE — An emaciated, mangy and aggressive coyote that had been see prowling Seattle's Volunteer Park was caught and euthanized Friday.
The coyote was apparently in the late stages of a fatal disease that can make the animal very aggressive, CapitolHillSeattle.com reports. Wildlife officials said it was fairly rare for a coyote to behave in such a manner.
The Seattle Parks Department said there were reports the coyote attacked a dog.
The USDA trapped and euthanized the animal, but did not say when or where it was found.
It was seen near a playground under construction.
Parks officials told CapitolHillSeattle.com that because the coyote's fur was falling off, the animal likely had a kind of mange.