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wildlife2 years ago

Woman Survives Terrifying Bobcat Attack in Kingman Neighborhood

An Arizona woman was attacked by a bobcat while out for a walk in the Atherton Acres neighborhood south of Kingman. The bobcat clawed one leg and bit the other, prompting the woman to seek treatment at a local medical center. The Arizona Game and Fish Department located the bobcat, and while such attacks are rare, rabies is often involved. Recent cases of rabies have been reported in Nevada, Arizona, and California. Officials advise maintaining distance from wildlife, keeping pets away from them, and vaccinating pets against rabies. In the event of an animal bite or contact with a potentially infected animal, washing the wound and reporting the incident to animal control and health authorities is recommended.

wildlifeoutdoor-activities2 years ago

Multiple Bobcat Attacks Leave Camp Counselors and Camper Injured at Connecticut State Park

Three camp counselors leading a group of youth campers at Selden Neck State Park in Connecticut were injured but survived after fighting off and killing a bobcat that had attacked one of them. The bobcat tested positive for rabies. The counselors were part of the state's Wilderness School program, which offers outdoor expeditions for young people who have had traumatic experiences or need extra support. This was the first reported encounter between a Wilderness School expedition and a wild animal.

health2 years ago

Surviving a Rabid Bobcat Attack: One Family's Story.

A 9-year-old boy in Banks County, Georgia, was attacked by a rabid bobcat while taking care of his neighbor's dog. The boy's father shot the animal, which tested positive for rabies. The family is frustrated with the county's lack of protocols and failure to alert neighbors about the rabid animal. The boy received 14 stitches and is undergoing painful rabies shots. The Department of Natural Resources provided a 24-hour line for emergency wildlife assistance.