Post by PamIsMe on Dec 13, 2012 18:04:41 GMT -6
Woman Discovers Cat She Rescued Is Really a Bobcat
Good intentions took a wild turn when a concerned driver met a surprising animal. According to WMTW, a Maine woman accidentally hit a bobcat while driving, but mistook the animal for a domestic cat and tried to take the creature to the vet.
After the accident, she inspected the animal and thought it was a severely injured cat. Wanting to save the feline, the woman placed the stricken animal in her car to take it to the vet.
The wild cat regained consciousness while the woman was driving to the vet's office. It was at this point that the driver realized her passenger was not a normal kitty cat and pulled over. The woman exited the car, as did the bobcat, who followed her and then hid under the vehicle.
Police and game wardens were called to the scene to catch the poor critter. The bobcat was safely secured and taken to get medical attention. Sadly, the animal was euthanized due to the severity of its injuries.
