Big cat stalking Bolivia? Animal Services officers investigate

Bolivia | Fear for their own safety and that of pets left outside is starting to take hold in some neighborhoods off Midway Road.

At least two family dogs have been killed in recent weeks, both apparent victims of a predator – possibly a large cat – whose tracks out of the woods are the only other sign that it's around.

Bill Robinson, who lives on Brown Road, found tracks left behind by an unidentified animal that many in the area deem responsible for the dog deaths. One of the dead dogs belonged to his son.

The Brunswick County Health Department issued a warning Wednesday about the situation, urging people in the area to use caution while outdoors. But the investigation by Animal Services has so far been unable to confirm an actual sighting of a large cat.

Robinson said Brunswick County Animal Services came to view and mark the tracks he found – which are about 3 inches in diameter – and also took away animal droppings for analysis.

Read Friday’s Star-News for the full story.