News - Mystery Surrounds Mass Coyote Dump in Miami Township

In a chilling discovery that has caught the attention of state investigators, over a dozen coyote carcasses were found scattered across a hillside in Miami Township, western Hamilton County. The Ohio Division of Wildlife is currently classifying this unsettling find as an illegal littering incident, raising concerns among local residents. The disturbing find was initially made by Kyle Boreing's son, accompanied by their family dog. What began as the sighting of a couple of carcasses quickly turned into a macabre discovery, as Boreing soon realized the count had risen to 12 or 13, pointing to ongoing dumping activities. State investigators have verified that some of the coyotes bore gunshot wounds. Despite rampant local theories about potential poisoning, authorities have found no supporting evidence. The coyotes appear to have been left on private property, but the landowner claims no knowledge of or consent to the dumping. The legal framework in Ohio allows landowners to dispose of hunted coyotes on their property. However, this does not appear to be the case, as the property owner involved had neither engaged in hunting these animals nor authorized their disposal on her land. Beyond the legal implications, the incident has also caused significant distress in the community. 'This is not good,' Boreing remarked about the sight and smell left in the wake of this incident. 'You can smell it just standing here. It doesn’t smell good, it doesn’t look good.' As the investigation proceeds, local residents, along with Boreing, are left with a pressing question: 'Who is responsible for the continuous dumping and, crucially, can it be stopped?' The Ohio Division of Wildlife continues to pursue leads, hoping to resolve this unsettling case soon.