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Jefferson Parish leaders will hire trappers to combat the growing problem of coyotes
Parish leaders announced yesterday that $60,000 will be allocated to hire trappers on both banks of the river, in response to residents complaining about coyotes killing their pets.
One trapper who has removed hundreds of coyotes from around the New Orleans airport tells WVUE-TV/FOX 8 that more will likely be needed.
"If anyone wants to get 20 coyotes out of Jefferson Parish, it wouldn't be long before new ones moved in, because coyotes are everywhere," said John Schmitt.
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