A security camera caught the coyote’s escapades on tape, following Dr. Poletti into the office around 7:30 am on a Wednesday morning last week. Dr. Poletti didn’t realize the coyote was following him until the animal brushed up against his legs after entering the building.
The coyote growled at Dr. Poletti, according to the report, and the surgeon chased his unwelcomed guest outside.
There have been other reports of coyotes in Southeastern Spine’s corner of South Carolina and the town usually refers residents to trappers when an urban coyote is spotted. Dr. Poletti expressed concern in the report that the animal could follow patients into the office.
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