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Coyote spotted near 7-Eleven store in Bradenton

Joel C. Acosta said he spotted the animal a little after midnight on Dec. 9.
A coyote was spotted at a 7 Eleven on Dec. 9 in Bradenton. Photo: Screenshot of video from Joel C. Acosta.

BRADENTON, Fla. -- A lone coyote was spotted near a 7-Eleven gas station Sunday.

Joel C. Acosta took the video of the animal, which he said he saw at the store on Manatee Avenue and 75th Street. Acosta said it was around 12:30 a.m. Sunday.

There have been numerous coyote spottings in Tampa Bay all year. In October, police were warning pet owners to be wary after several were spotted in St. Petersburg.

Police say people should keep pets indoors and don't leave pet food outside.

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