Coyote

This sick coyote has been seen wandering around the Westchester neighborhood recently. 

 Michael Renzi

A sick coyote has been found roaming around the Westchester neighborhood the past few weeks.

Residents who have seen it say the animal is emaciated and likely infected with mange, a skin disease caused by parasitic mites. The animal, which doesn’t appear to be aggressive, hasn’t been seen around the neighborhood since Tuesday, according to residents.

Joseph Luiz can be reached at 395-7368 or by email at jluiz@bakersfield.com. You can also follow him on Twitter @JLuiz_TBC. 

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