A coyote pup wandered into a cactus and was barbed by hundreds of spikes. Rescuers saved his life
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Rescuers successfully extracted a coyote pup that had become trapped in a cactus with hundreds of barbs embedded in its body, saving the animal's life through coordinated rescue efforts.
This does not demonstrate systemic wildlife rescue capability or broader conservation impact; it is a single rescue incident.
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