On Saturday in El Paso Texas a Bobcat was shot for wandering in family's backyard. Apparently the wildlife game warden said he had signs of "rabies" in the video I watched of the innocent Bobcat he looked perfectly fine. Honestly It didn't seem like he had any intention of hurting anyone.
The Wildlife Game Warden said they couldn't get a hold of the state vet so therefore they couldn't get the tranquilizing gun. If they got a call saying there is a bobcat they should of tried everything before to get there hands on a tranquilizing gun.They should have backup for the state vet for these kind of situations.
I think a gun shot should be the last resort and I think they could have down more and It wasn't like he was hurting anyone. Everyone was fine. They got the test reports back for rabies and it was negative he didn't have rabies at all! Next time I hope they are prepared. What a gorgeous creature, I hope he rests in peace. If you want to learn more about this topic click here.
Photo by: Len Blumin
Well if the bobcat was bothering a family and making them feel uncomfortable then he deserves to be put down. But I agree they should have waited for the test result on whether or not he has rabies. This was an INTERESTING post.
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