LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) – Animal control officers captured a bobcat that found itself in the middle of a Longview manufacturing plant, the Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center announced Thursday.
Officers responded around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday to the “rather unusual” call at the Komatsu property, located at 2400 S. MacArthur St. in Longview.
Officers were able to safely locate and secure the medium-sized wild cat before relocating it to “a more suitable habitat,” the department said in a release.
“While he may look like an oversized house cat, we can assure you that he was not interested in pets, treats or becoming anyone’s new coworker,” the department said in a release.
Animal control advised those who encounter bobcats or other wild animals to keep their distance and never attempt to approach, capture or relocate the animal yourself.
“Call the professionals and allow trained officers to handle the situation safely,” the department said. “Great work to our Animal Control Officers for helping this wild visitor find his way back home!”
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