Bobcat Hangs Out in Colorado Home, Not Impressed with Capture Efforts
- Jefferson County deputies responded Wednesday to a Ken Caryl, Colorado home where a bobcat had wandered inside and settled by the TV.
- The deputies tried to coax the bobcat out using TASERs’ green laser pointers after the homeowner directed them to the cat behind a plant on a shelf.
- Despite the deputies' efforts, the bobcat showed no interest in the lasers and remained calm until it eventually left through an open back door on its own.
- The sheriff’s office posted a video on X, noting, "Guess some intruders just aren't dazzled by our high-tech tricks," highlighting the bobcat's unimpressed behavior.
- The incident reveals that native wildlife may not respond to typical animal deterrents, implying that such encounters require patience and noninvasive approaches.
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A Jefferson County woman who left her back door open for her pet cat on Sunday night received an unexpected gift from the cat distribution system — a bobcat perched on her living room shelf. The woman called Jefferson County sheriff’s deputies after finding the feline tucked behind a plant, and their interaction was caught on body-worn camera video shared by the sheriff’s office on social media. A Ken Caryl woman had a surprise visitor on May 25…
Bobcat hangs out in Colorado home, not impressed with capture efforts
By Jennifer McRae Click here for updates on this story KEN CARYL, Colorado (KCNC) — A bobcat was found inside a home in Ken Caryl, Colorado and wasn’t in a big hurry to leave. The wild cat was found cozied up behind a TV and that’s when Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies had an idea. They thought it would be a good idea to use a TASER’s green laser to coax out the cat. The bobcat had other plans, showed no interest in playing with the deput…
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