BILLERICA, MASS. (WHDH) - Billerica police are warning residents to be vigilant with their outdoor pets after a coyote jumped a fence and killed a chicken Sunday.
The coyote jumped the 4-foot fence on Whittier Rd. grabbed a chicken and lingered in the yard long enough for a photo to be taken, according to animal control officers.
Officials urge residents to use “extra caution” when allowing small animals to roam unsupervised as coyote sightings continue to increase.
The coyote sightings are increasing. One jumped a 4ft fence today on Whittier Rd. Billerica and grabbed this chicken. Please use extra caution with smaller animals loose in yards alone. pic.twitter.com/fRQ2GvpzQ6
— Animal Control (@BillericaAC) October 28, 2018
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