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Canadian Saves Coyote Pup From Drowning And Lets Him Tag Along For A 10-Day Raft Ride
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Canadian Saves Coyote Pup From Drowning And Lets Him Tag Along For A 10-Day Raft Ride

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As Justin found out, outdoor trips can become quite adventurous and full of unexpected twists. He was on a multi-day rafting trip down the Red Deer and Saskatchewan Rivers. One fateful day, he heard a commotion—a “dogfight”—he investigated, found nothing, and paid no mind to it. At first. But then, some time later, as he was fishing, he heard a squeak. Unbeknownst to Justin, he was about to catch something other than a fish.

He looked where the squeak was coming from and found a nose barely above water level. Because the water was dark and murky, he couldn’t make out what it was. As he was leaning over, Justin unexpectedly fell into the freezing water. Down there, he finally could make out what the creature was—a coyote pup! He managed to pull both of them out of the water.

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The pup was unconscious and didn’t seem to be breathing. Luckily, Justin had experience with CPR

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The pup was unconscious at first and didn’t seem to be breathing, but luckily, Justin had prior experience with CPR and managed a modified Heimlich maneuver by pushing on its belly. After a few pumps, water came gushing out of the coyote’s snout, and he could breathe again. Justin made a fire to warm and dry themselves.

Justin and YipYip were rafting together for the next 10 days with no service

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Justin and YipYip (that’s what he ended up naming the coyote puppy) were rafting together for the next 10 days with no service. Naturally, Justin took YipYip under his wing and took care of him the entire time. They would eat and cuddle together, and YipYip slept in his backpack when he wanted to. Eventually, Justin found a place with service and called his wife for advice. First, he contacted organizations in Ontario and Manitoba before he connected with the Swift Current SPCA, who rerouted him to the Wildlife Rehabilitation Society Of Saskatchewan, who eventually broke the story as we know it.

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They would eat and cuddle together, and YipYip slept in his backpack when he wanted to

Image credits: WRSOS

Unfortunately for everyone, these are the only photos that Justin could salvage. Turns out he had his camera damaged in the water during his trip.

Eventually, Justin found a place with service and called for help. YipYip on the left in a rescue center

Image credits: WRSOS

Eventually, Justin found a place with service and called his wife for advice. First, he contacted organizations in Ontario and Manitoba before he connected with the Swift Current SPCA, who rerouted him to the Wildlife Rehabilitation Society Of Saskatchewan, who eventually broke the story as we know it.

As for YipYip, he is becoming wild again at the rehab and cautiously hides whenever someone approaches him, so there are few photos of him from there too. Which is good, because he will have to get back to his wild habitat, and he’s adjusting fast.

Full story as told by WRSOS

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Phil Boswell
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm pleasantly surprised at the lack of comments saying that he shouldn't have interfered with nature…

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Viviane
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Great name. Years back I heard coyotes introduce themselves: "Yipyipyipyip!"

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Viviane
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm glad he didn't (I'm sure it was tempting!) - most wild animals make difficult pets because they have not evolved alongside humans. Plus it may not be legal to keep one. If you can afford it, you can foster a wild animal at a sanctuary or once covid is over, do some volunteer work at a shelter or a sanctuary. In the meantime, one can dream and enjoy pictures and videos. :)

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Meyer Weinstock
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I heard the coyote tribe in the hills behind me when I was on my mile hike at sunrise today. "yipyipyip" "YIIIIP" "yip...yip" "Yeowllll" Unfortunately, Google Translate hasn't be very helpful...

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Rissie
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's probably a makeshift collar made from a belt to keep him safe until they could find help.

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Jo Choto
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm just sad to think that somewhere that pup's mother was waiting on the river bank...

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Leonel Roque
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why did I look like the coyote had a collar and leash in the first pic??

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Shelby McClain
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awww I feel so sad that he had to part with you. He looks like he would have made such a wonderful friend. I understand why this wouldn't be possible but I am amazed at how sweet and loving he seems to be with a human. Bless your heart for saving that baby.

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Oskar vanZandt
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A heartwarming rescue story... things could have turned out very badly for YipYip. Interesting how a wild creature adapted to spending ten days with a human being- must've felt safe to do so.

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Kisses4Katie
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This should be a movie from YipYip's pov. So cute- his adventure as a puppy

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Mme de Poppadom
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Aww, man! How can such an adventurous pup, who went swimming unsupervised, cheated death, and then went on a river adventure with a human stranger be so shy at the rehab sanctuary? I thought such a bold rascal would be more confident, kind of like when parents do for their kids by sending them to summer camp.

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Lisa Chambers
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well that is adorable. Thank you to Justin for saving his life.

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Camilla Gonzales
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

its wholesome n all but i think he should've just let the pupper go after he saved it, because coyotes are WILD ANIMALS that shouldn't interact with humans

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Camilla Gonzales
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

furthermore, its still smol. and it would get used to relying on humans for food, shelter, etc.

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Chusni Chetanwa
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

justincamera dint go bad. reality is he cooked and ate yip yip when he ran out of water. camera bad is only excuse. chusni .

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Phil Boswell
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm pleasantly surprised at the lack of comments saying that he shouldn't have interfered with nature…

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Viviane
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Great name. Years back I heard coyotes introduce themselves: "Yipyipyipyip!"

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Viviane
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm glad he didn't (I'm sure it was tempting!) - most wild animals make difficult pets because they have not evolved alongside humans. Plus it may not be legal to keep one. If you can afford it, you can foster a wild animal at a sanctuary or once covid is over, do some volunteer work at a shelter or a sanctuary. In the meantime, one can dream and enjoy pictures and videos. :)

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Meyer Weinstock
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I heard the coyote tribe in the hills behind me when I was on my mile hike at sunrise today. "yipyipyip" "YIIIIP" "yip...yip" "Yeowllll" Unfortunately, Google Translate hasn't be very helpful...

markgill avatar
wianjama avatar
Rissie
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's probably a makeshift collar made from a belt to keep him safe until they could find help.

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jmchoto avatar
Jo Choto
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm just sad to think that somewhere that pup's mother was waiting on the river bank...

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Leonel Roque
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why did I look like the coyote had a collar and leash in the first pic??

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Shelby McClain
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awww I feel so sad that he had to part with you. He looks like he would have made such a wonderful friend. I understand why this wouldn't be possible but I am amazed at how sweet and loving he seems to be with a human. Bless your heart for saving that baby.

dutchvanzandt avatar
Oskar vanZandt
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A heartwarming rescue story... things could have turned out very badly for YipYip. Interesting how a wild creature adapted to spending ten days with a human being- must've felt safe to do so.

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Kisses4Katie
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This should be a movie from YipYip's pov. So cute- his adventure as a puppy

anitac_ avatar
Mme de Poppadom
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Aww, man! How can such an adventurous pup, who went swimming unsupervised, cheated death, and then went on a river adventure with a human stranger be so shy at the rehab sanctuary? I thought such a bold rascal would be more confident, kind of like when parents do for their kids by sending them to summer camp.

lisachambers2018 avatar
Lisa Chambers
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well that is adorable. Thank you to Justin for saving his life.

tianqingfan avatar
Camilla Gonzales
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

its wholesome n all but i think he should've just let the pupper go after he saved it, because coyotes are WILD ANIMALS that shouldn't interact with humans

tianqingfan avatar
Camilla Gonzales
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

furthermore, its still smol. and it would get used to relying on humans for food, shelter, etc.

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Chusni Chetanwa
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

justincamera dint go bad. reality is he cooked and ate yip yip when he ran out of water. camera bad is only excuse. chusni .

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