A bobcat found in Vermont has tested positive for bird flu, along with two red-tailed hawks, making it the first mammal in the state to test positive for the disease. Avian influenza, primarily found in birds, can be fatal and is transmitted through saliva, mucus, or feces. Wildlife officials emphasize that the risk to humans remains low but advise people to avoid direct contact with wild birds and practice good hygiene around domestic fowl. The bobcat's positive test result is pending a second lab test, and precautions are being taken to prevent the spread of avian influenza.
A bobcat attacked a 66-year-old at Saguaro National Park East in Arizona, leading to a search for the animal, which is suspected to have rabies. Bobcat attacks are rare, but officials advise seeking immediate medical attention if bitten and to report any sightings of the animal.
Officials in north Georgia are warning residents to be cautious after a bobcat attacked children on two different properties in Oglethorpe County. The identities and conditions of the victims have not been released, and it is unclear if the bobcat has been captured. Authorities are advising residents to be vigilant and keep a close eye on their children when outdoors.
A woman was attacked by a potentially rabid bobcat near Kingman, Arizona. The bobcat clawed and bit her legs before fleeing. The woman received medical treatment, and officials warn that the bobcat may be rabid. The animal has not been captured, and anyone encountering an animal displaying aggressive behavior should contact the Arizona Game and Fish Department.
A bobcat in Sussex County, Virginia tested positive for rabies after biting a person and a dog. The Crater District Health Department is urging residents in the area to report any contact with the infected bobcat, while the Sussex County Health Department advises pet owners to ensure their pets are up to date on their vaccinations. Community members are advised to avoid wild or stray animals and keep pets on a leash when outside.
A bobcat found in the Town of Unadilla in Otsego County, New York, has tested positive for rabies. Four individuals are currently undergoing rabies post-exposure treatment, and a vaccinated dog was also exposed to the rabid bobcat.
A bobcat attacked a camp counselor at Selden Neck State Park in Lyme, Connecticut, while he was sleeping in a hammock during a Wilderness School outing. The counselor and two other adults killed the bobcat and were taken to the hospital for treatment. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) confirmed that the bobcat tested positive for rabies. Fortunately, none of the youth campers came into contact with the animal.
A rabid bobcat attacked a camper sleeping in a hammock at Selden Neck State Park in Connecticut. The man, along with two other adult leaders, managed to subdue and kill the animal. None of the children on the trip were harmed. The injured men were taken to a local hospital for treatment, and the remaining campers were evacuated from the island. The bobcat tested positive for rabies.
A man in New England was attacked by a bobcat while sleeping in a hammock at the Wilderness School in Lyme, Connecticut. Other adults came to his aid and killed the bobcat. Officials believe the bobcat may have been sick or behaving abnormally, as attacks on humans are extremely rare. The campers were unharmed, and the adults were taken to the hospital for evaluation.
A bobcat attacked a man sleeping in a hammock on Selden Neck Island in Lyme, Connecticut. The victim, a staff member of the Wilderness School, was part of a group leading youth campers. The bobcat was killed by the three adults present, who were all taken to the hospital for treatment. The bobcat has been sent for rabies testing. This is the third bobcat attack with injuries in the last three years.
A rare Florida panther was caught on camera chasing a deer in a backyard, but got distracted by a black bear. The panther then attempted to chase a fawn, but it's unclear if it was successful. Meanwhile, a security camera captured a panther attacking and killing a house cat. In other wildlife news, golfers witnessed a bobcat hunting rabbits and ducks on a golf course in Arizona.
A driver in Wisconsin called the Portage County Sheriff's Office after realizing a bobcat was stuck in the front grille of his car. Sheriff Mike Lukas and deputies called a conservation warden, Bryan Lockman, who successfully removed the bobcat from the car and released it back into the wild. The incident was captured on bodycam footage.
A bobcat got stuck in a vehicle's front grill in Portage County, Wisconsin, and had to be rescued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. The incident was caught on video and shared by the Portage County Sheriff's Office. The bobcat was later released back into the wild.
Sheriff's deputies in Wisconsin helped rescue a bobcat that had gotten stuck in the grille of a parked Toyota sedan. The deputies summoned a conservation warden from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to help extricate the feline. Body camera video shows the conservation warden hooking the noose of a snare pole around the bobcat, and then wrenching it out of the car with one motion. The animal was taken away by the warden and released back into the wild.
Deputies in Wisconsin responded to a call from a driver who said they had a bobcat in their car. Three deputies were shocked to find the animal in the vehicle and called in conservation warden Bryan Lockman to help. Bodycam footage shows Lockman and another person coaxing the bobcat from the grille of the car with an animal control pole. Once removed, the animal was placed in the back of a truck and returned to the wild.
