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WATCH: 'Dog' rescued from Florida canal turns out to be coyote pup
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Sierra Rains , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The full story, including a video of the rescue, can be found on KTSM 9 News, providing more insight into the unexpected outcome of the animal rescue operation in Florida.
In Florida, an animal rescue operation took an unexpected turn. Crews were attempting to assist what they believed to be a dog in distress. However, upon closer inspection, the animal's appearance seemed unusual compared to typical canine characteristics.
Further details about the rescue and the animal's identity are available from the source. It is known that the rescue had a surprise ending, but specific information is limited. The full story, including a video of the rescue, can be found on KTSM 9 News, providing more insight into the unexpected outcome of the animal rescue operation in Florida.
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Category: local Published: June 23, 2026 Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In Florida, an animal rescue operation took an unexpected turn. Crews were attempting to assist what they believed to be a dog in distress. However, upon closer inspection, the animal's appearance…
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