A young female bobcat is recovering after being rescued from the grille of a vehicle in Adams County, according to the Raven Ridge Wildlife Center. Video above: Bobcat recovering at wildlife centerOn Feb. 15, the wildlife center said a Pennsylvania State Game Warden transported the “weak and lethargic” bobcat to their facility after a person accidentally struck the animal. (Photos from the incident are posted below. Some viewers may find them disturbing.)”We were alert and preparing for the arrival of this bobcat, but we were not very hopeful that the animal would survive the drive,” said Raven Ridge Wildlife Center. Multiple fractures, surgery The center said X-rays showed the bobcat had fractures in two separate legs.After consulting an expert to determine whether rehabilitation was possible, the wildlife center said the bobcat underwent surgery the next morning to repair the fractures and place plates for stabilization. Long recovery aheadThe bobcat faces a lengthy rehabilitation and requires two months of confinement for recovery. The wildlife center said she will not be able to jump, run or climb until both legs heal. On March 13, Raven Ridge Wildlife Center said the bobcat had shown significant improvement, becoming more active, regaining her appetite, healing from her surgical wounds and beginning to regrow fur. The facility said it continues to monitor the bobcat and provide medications, treatments and supportive care during her recovery. Raven Ridge Wildlife Center is accepting donations to help with the cost of the bobcat’s medical bills, totaling more than $9,000. Visit their website for more information. Photos below: Bobcat stuck in vehicle grilleDid you capture a moment that you would like to share with News 8? Send us your photos or videos at https://www.wgal.com/upload.
WASHINGTON BORO, Pa. —
A young female bobcat is recovering after being rescued from the grille of a vehicle in Adams County, according to the Raven Ridge Wildlife Center.
Video above: Bobcat recovering at wildlife center
On Feb. 15, the wildlife center said a Pennsylvania State Game Warden transported the “weak and lethargic” bobcat to their facility after a person accidentally struck the animal. (Photos from the incident are posted below. Some viewers may find them disturbing.)
“We were alert and preparing for the arrival of this bobcat, but we were not very hopeful that the animal would survive the drive,” said Raven Ridge Wildlife Center.
Multiple fractures, surgery
The center said X-rays showed the bobcat had fractures in two separate legs.
After consulting an expert to determine whether rehabilitation was possible, the wildlife center said the bobcat underwent surgery the next morning to repair the fractures and place plates for stabilization.
Dawn Rise Edkahl
X-rays before and after surgery
Dawn Rice Edkahl
X-rays before and after surgery
Long recovery ahead
The bobcat faces a lengthy rehabilitation and requires two months of confinement for recovery. The wildlife center said she will not be able to jump, run or climb until both legs heal.
On March 13, Raven Ridge Wildlife Center said the bobcat had shown significant improvement, becoming more active, regaining her appetite, healing from her surgical wounds and beginning to regrow fur.
The facility said it continues to monitor the bobcat and provide medications, treatments and supportive care during her recovery.
Raven Ridge Wildlife Center is accepting donations to help with the cost of the bobcat’s medical bills, totaling more than $9,000. Visit their website for more information.
Photos below: Bobcat stuck in vehicle grille
Did you capture a moment that you would like to share with News 8? Send us your photos or videos at https://www.wgal.com/upload.