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Coyote Captured In Delco, Others Sought: Authorities Coyote Captured In Delco, Others Sought: Authorities
Coyote Captured In Delco, Others Sought: Authorities One coyote has been captured in Marple Township, but authorities say there is probably at least one more in the area.  Police said last week that coyotes were spotted in and around Broomall and asked residents to keep an eye out for the marauding canines.  "Thanks to the skill and determination of Animal Control and the cooperation of nearby residents, one of the wild beasts was caught early this morning," Marple police said Wednesday, April 17.  Still, "there is good reason to believe that there may be at least one still in the wilds of Marple," the department said.  …

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by Mac Bullock
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Coyotes Spotted In Delaware County Coyotes Spotted In Delaware County
Coyotes Spotted In Delaware County Police have reported multiple confirmed coyote sightings in and around Broomall.  Authorities say the animals are more active in the spring when they are caring for their young and searching for food and water.  They are most often found in heavily forested areas, but sightings in adjacent residential areas are becoming more common, according to officials. "The Marple Township Administration, Police Department, Health Inspector, and Animal Control are working closely with the Pennsylvania Game Commission to attempt to trap this animal," said Marple police…

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by Mac Bullock
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Vicious Pitbulls Are Attacking Other Dogs In Their Own Yards In This Lehigh Valley Town Vicious Pitbulls Are Attacking Other Dogs In Their Own Yards In This Lehigh Valley Town
Vicious Pitbulls Are Attacking Other Dogs In Their Own Yards In This Lehigh Valley Town Officials in one Lehigh Valley town are warning residents of a pack of aggressive Pitbulls roaming the streets and attacking other dogs in their own yards. The pack of three show "major aggression," and attacked one dog who required euthanasia due to her injuries, authorities in North Whitehall said. The pack was spotted around Clearview, Bellview, Scheidy’s, Fairview, Victoria, 329 in Egypt, and more. The original dark brindle dog has been around since May and caused no harm since then. The others, a solid gray dog and dark brown/black dog, do not have collars and are the aggressive …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Bobcat Spotted Inside West Scranton High School Bobcat Spotted Inside West Scranton High School
Bobcat Spotted Inside West Scranton High School School was let out early at West Scranton High School after a bobcat was spotted inside the high school, according to the school district. Sometime Tuesday morning a bobcat got into the school, say school officials. All students were sent home around 11 a.m., according to the school district. Scranton's animal control officer and the game commissioner are working to capture the bobcat.

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by Jillian Pikora