Coyote Pup Mistaken for Sick Fox Rescued From Ocean County Shed, Released Back Into Wild

Lacey Township, NJ — What responders thought was a sick fox trapped in a hay shed turned into a rare wildlife rescue, after officials discovered the animal was actually a young coyote fighting to survive in the Forked River section of Lacey Township. “Back at the end of January, we got a call about an animal trapped in a hay shed,” Associated Humane Societies said in a statement. “When our ACOs arrived, they thought they were dealing with a very sick fox… but plot twist!” The animal, found weak and in poor condition, was safely captured by animal control officers and transferred to a licensed wildlife rehabilitator—where its true identity became clear. From misidentified to recovered “After some careful teamwork and a safe capture, the little one was brought to a wildlife rehabber—where we discovered this wasn’t a fox at all… but a COYOTE PUP!” the organization said. The young animal required extensive care, including treatment and monitoring, as it slowly regained strength. Wildlife experts focused on rehabilitation techniques designed to prepare the pup for life back in the wild. Over the following weeks, the coyote made what rescuers described as a full recovery. — Key Points• Animal believed to