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New Year Of Bobcat Sightings Starts In New Canaan: Here's What To Do If You Spot One, Deep Says
The bobcat population, which was dwindling in the Northeast decades ago, now is very vibrant, with regular sightings being reported.
One of the latest came on New Year's Day in New Canaan.
The critter was on full display, showing off its distinct ears, and a rather feisty demeanor after being spotted in the backyard of a residence in town.
As shown in the photos above, after then stretching its leg, the cat quickly plans an exit strategy.
Generally, bobcats are about twice the size of an ordinary house cat, stand about 2 feet tall and weigh between 20 and 30 pounds.
According to the Conn…
Hamilton PD: Trenton Pair Lifted $380K In Landscaping Gear, Sold Stolen Mowers On Facebook
A pair of thieves from Trenton stockpiled more than $380,000 worth of stolen landscaping equipment during the past year before selling top-of-the-line mowers on Facebook, authorities said.
Clint Riley, 39 and Kevin Cedeno-Ruiz, 24, hit several storage yards, lifting an assortment of leaf blowers, lawnmowers, edgers and weed-whackers, Hamilton police said in a release.
They then sold high-priced industrial lawn mowers -- eXmark, Toro and Bobcat, among other models -- for up to $30,000 apiece, they said.
Riley and Cedeno-Ruiz stored the stolen equipment at several locations al…