A coyote roaming around Oakville with its head stuck in a plastic container has been found and rescued by the Oakville and Milton Humane Society.

The discovery was made Monday night, two days after the coyote was spotted in Bronte Creek Provincial Park.

The situation caught the eyes of social media users and a “heartbreaking” photo of the animal in distress went viral.

“Great work last night by our amazing Animal Protective Services team who braved darkness and a fierce winter storm to successfully rescue a coyote with a plastic container stuck completely over its head,” the OMHS said on Facebook.

The coyote was found around 7:30 p.m. in the area of Bronte and Wyecroft roads.

“A real time sighting was called in by a member of the public,” said Caitlin Jones, animal protective services manager for OMHS. “Our team responded to this location and were able to contain the coyote.”

The container was safely removed and the coyote is now recovering at Hobbitstee Wildlife Refuge in Haldimand, Ont., the Society added.