Oregon coyote thwarted after attempting train ride

PORTLAND, Ore. -- When a coyote was chased off the tarmac at Portland International Airport, it hopped on a light-rail train instead.

The coyote was spotted Wednesday darting under trains arriving at the airport, and then jumping into a train that had just pulled in from downtown Portland, Port of Portland spokeswoman Elisa Dozono said.

The coyote was lassoed by a wildlife official before the train left the station.

"He was really sweet," Dozono said.

The coyote was released far away on port property and "ran away and bounded after some field mice," she said.

Officials say many coyotes live near the airport.