The coyote became trapped in the concrete enclosure under the trampoline, Mesa Fire Department said.
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Author: John Tanet
Published: 9:15 AM PDT June 5, 2025
Updated: 9:15 AM PDT June 5, 2025
MESA, Ariz. — You’ve heard of firefighters getting cats out of trees, but in Arizona it looks like they get coyotes out of trampolines!
On Wednesday, a Mesa fire crew was called out to rescue a young coyote pup that had gotten trapped in the concrete enclosure under an in-ground trampoline.
Fortunately, the team was able to work the trampoline up and out of the ground and got the pup into the care of Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center.
“Thanks to some teamwork and gentle maneuvering, the little guy was safely freed and is now in the care of wildlife professionals,” the Mesa Fire Department said.
A video of the rescue showed the pup running circles around the inside of the enclosure as firefighters got the trampoline out of the way. Fortunately, it seems like the young coyote is in good health and wasn’t hurt.
“Big thanks to our community for keeping a watchful eye and reporting wildlife in distress,” the department said.
Shoutout to the crew of L206 for coming to the rescue!
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