What you should know
- A wild cat (a species of lynx) was captured after being on the loose for several days on Long Island.
- Suffolk Police have been alerted to sightings of the cat on several occasions.
- Police believe the animal was held illegally as a pet.
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NEW YORK – A feral cat that has been on the loose on Long Island since earlier this week has been captured after wandering for days in residential areas, an animal shelter said Friday.
Police first warned Tuesday to be on the lookout for the animal, which was initially thought to be a lynx, serval or bobcat. It was later confirmed to be a bobcat and was seen again on Wednesday in Central Islip, before finally being captured.
“The bobcat has been captured by SCPD! Strong Island Animal Rescue was called to the scene and took the feline to Sweetbriar Nature Center for a health check. Teamwork saves them,” Strong Island Animal posted. Rescue League on Facebook just after 5 tomorrow Friday.
It was not immediately clear where or when the bobcat was captured.
Police believe the animal was being illegally kept as a pet.
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