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Bobcat Spotted In Brookfield By Man Walking Dog Bobcat Spotted In Brookfield By Man Walking Dog
Bobcat Spotted In Brookfield By Man Walking Dog A local man got a big surprise while taking a routine walk with his dog in northern Fairfield County. The incident happened around 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11 just north of I-84 in Brookfield, at the Happy Landings Protected Open Space on Whisconier Road. (Click on the second image above.) The man, a Litchfield County resident who resides in New Milford, said he "came around a corner and the bobcat was about 20 yards ahead of me on the trail. He scampered away into the field." "Anyone walking dogs there should definitely keep them on leash." Officials advise residents to take the following pr…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Year Of Bobcat Sightings Starts In New Canaan: Here's What To Do If You Spot One, DEEP Says New Year Of Bobcat Sightings Starts In New Canaan: Here's What To Do If You Spot One, DEEP Says
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…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Video Shows Bobcat Closing In On Rabbit In Area Video Shows Bobcat Closing In On Rabbit In Area
Video Shows Bobcat Closing In On Rabbit In Area Someone let the bobcat out of the bag. A bobcat was caught on camera on Wednesday, Aug. 26 making the rounds in Putnam County, prowling through some backyards near the intersection of Wayacross and Vineland Road around 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 26  in Mahopac before taking off. In a video shared by a Mahopac resident, the bobcat can be seen slinking through the fenced-in yard before it grabbed a bunny rabbit, whose fate is uncertain. The homeowner said that the bobcat waiting around a minute before pouncing and attacking the bunny.  It remains unclear how the bobcat made its way…

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by Zak Failla
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Bobcat Tests Positive For Rabies After Attacking Golfer, Horse Bobcat Tests Positive For Rabies After Attacking Golfer, Horse
Bobcat Tests Positive For Rabies After Attacking Golfer, Horse The bobcat that attacked a golfer in Connecticut tested positive for rabies. The man was attacked by the animal at approximately 9 a.m. on Thursday, April 18 while golfing at the seventh hole of the Mohegan Sun Golf Club in Baltic. Officials said that another golfer was able to fight the bobcat off. The golfer was transported to a local hospital with reported non-life-threatening injuries. Members of the Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Divison were called to the golf course, and the bobcat was eventually located and euthanized. According to police, the bobcat later attacked a horse before b…

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by Zak Failla