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A recent flight returned to O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois, after the plane's landing gear struck a coyote during takeoff. More than 160 passengers were on board.

None of the 167 passengers or six crew on the flight were hurt during the incident, which occurred at Chicago O'Hare.