A coyote pup is recovering after being discovered covered in hundreds of painful cactus spines, according to an Arizona wildlife organization.
The incident, which occurred on July 1, 2026, involved a young coyote pup found in distress. Wildlife rescuers were able to remove the numerous spines, allowing the animal to begin its recovery process.
Details regarding the exact location or circumstances of how the pup became covered in spines were not immediately available, but the organization confirmed the pup is now on the mend.