What made you think it wasn't a domestic cat?
Big cats. The showdown.
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What made you think it wasn't a domestic cat?
Sorry - post was a bit tongue in cheek… it was a domestic moggy!
My bad, house training a puppy at the moment may be taking a toll on my mental agility
I hope/assume the part about copper was tongue in cheek as well
YepMy bad, house training a puppy at the moment may be taking a toll on my mental agility
I hope/assume the part about copper was tongue in cheek as well
Best man at my wedding his mum owns 2 of those monsters.A number of years ago I had a report from a rural teams police officer that a big cat had been seen in a semi rural area near a residential area. It turned out to be a very large Maine Coon Cat.
Not the actual cat, in pic
And yes Joe public would be convinced they'd seen a big cat loose if they ever left her house.
yes twice
once from about 100yds across an open field against a partridge pen (gave me an idea of scale), next one ran across a remote level crossing,
mate of mine had one jump out in front of him in a local forest, about 20ft away,
his was sandy colour both mine were dark almost black,
an ex police mate saw one told the local desk who replied "oh yes we know"
once from about 100yds across an open field against a partridge pen (gave me an idea of scale), next one ran across a remote level crossing,
mate of mine had one jump out in front of him in a local forest, about 20ft away,
his was sandy colour both mine were dark almost black,
an ex police mate saw one told the local desk who replied "oh yes we know"
I wouldn't have shot it.....and didn't - drug and drink free sighting at 75 yards - scoff all you want
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Fosbery Holster
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Now I’ve mentioned this before in the past and I don’t think anyone took any notice.
It was before the dangerous animal act (have l got that right) and l was to meet up with a mate at the local pub, we were stood at the bar near the door to the main street when in walks a Tiger cub (l know you don’t believe me) we couldn’t believe what we were seeing but the cub walked round us and then calmly walked out again, rushing to the door we watched in disbelief as it crossed the street and walked off down the lane, we discovered later that further down the lane was where the owner lived, never did see it again.
Now this occurred before mobile phones and we certainly didn’t carry a camera and being in a public place we weren’t carrying any firearms.
I don’t think we are likely to see any Tigers roaming around but who knows, I’m sure that owners may well have given their charges the gift of freedom.
It was before the dangerous animal act (have l got that right) and l was to meet up with a mate at the local pub, we were stood at the bar near the door to the main street when in walks a Tiger cub (l know you don’t believe me) we couldn’t believe what we were seeing but the cub walked round us and then calmly walked out again, rushing to the door we watched in disbelief as it crossed the street and walked off down the lane, we discovered later that further down the lane was where the owner lived, never did see it again.
Now this occurred before mobile phones and we certainly didn’t carry a camera and being in a public place we weren’t carrying any firearms.
I don’t think we are likely to see any Tigers roaming around but who knows, I’m sure that owners may well have given their charges the gift of freedom.
Twice out lamping ( remember how much of a buzz that was
) picked up something that basically wasn't what you'd expect to see. One looked like a bobcat. It glanced back at the light and was gone. The other was startled and ran, but the way it ran was more of a bounding type run. I'm open to theses being whatever they were. But was part of a syndicate fifteen plus year ago near Moffat where I would go to be there for an afternoon and evening stalk. I'd sleep in the vehicle and have mooch in the morning then head home . Middle of this patch of a very big area where I parked, it snowed a good covering overnight. Everything around next morning was a good couple of inches of virgin snow. Driving back noticed some tracks, got out to have look they to me were prints of something that were the pads of something. About the size that would just fit into a five or six inch round . This is my observation.
) picked up something that basically wasn't what you'd expect to see. One looked like a bobcat. It glanced back at the light and was gone. The other was startled and ran, but the way it ran was more of a bounding type run. I'm open to theses being whatever they were. But was part of a syndicate fifteen plus year ago near Moffat where I would go to be there for an afternoon and evening stalk. I'd sleep in the vehicle and have mooch in the morning then head home . Middle of this patch of a very big area where I parked, it snowed a good covering overnight. Everything around next morning was a good couple of inches of virgin snow. Driving back noticed some tracks, got out to have look they to me were prints of something that were the pads of something. About the size that would just fit into a five or six inch round . This is my observation.
Smellydog
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Slightly different story but in the 90's we moved where we are now.
Nearby is a forest.
I got some land around the forest and frequented it often.
I started to notice large cats. They lived and bred wild. Found an earth once with tiny kitten prints, she and them were gone the next day.
I kid you not, they resembled the British wildcat. But this is in north Staffordshire!
One day I mentioned it to someone local and he remembers an article in a newspaper of a large cat being run over in that area thought to be a wildcat.
Ive not seen anymore for years now but I swear they were the last pocket of British wildcat in England!
Nearby is a forest.
I got some land around the forest and frequented it often.
I started to notice large cats. They lived and bred wild. Found an earth once with tiny kitten prints, she and them were gone the next day.
I kid you not, they resembled the British wildcat. But this is in north Staffordshire!
One day I mentioned it to someone local and he remembers an article in a newspaper of a large cat being run over in that area thought to be a wildcat.
Ive not seen anymore for years now but I swear they were the last pocket of British wildcat in England!
I don't doubt that prior to that Act, when they were easier to acquire, there would have been escapees and probably also cats released when they got too big and hungry to manage.
I also don't doubt that some folk released them as/after the Act came into force when they realised they were unable or unwilling to meet the new requirements. I even remember reading somewhere that a guy had admitted taking money off people to rehome their exotic pets at that time, but instead just let them go. Maybe that's truthful or maybe it's not, but it's feasible.
One other thing I remember, is an article from years back. I've tried quite hard to find it online, with no success. I've mentioned it before on here, in other Big Cat threads. Basically, Police had raided a barn somewhere (memory says North Yorkshire, but I could be off) and found two lynx in cages. The owner admitted his plan had been to release them.
This is why I don't think everyone who says they've seen one is a liar or in need of an eye test.
Just most...
John Gryphon
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That is lion paw size. I`m pretty sure that it would be a tough job for a lion or lion sized animal to hide in the UK.
Could of been a sealion with it flippers on.
Prints in snow always end up looking oversized due to the compaction/melt
Hi john. I'm still alive today because years ago I was told two things to do if I was ever attacked by a Lion. First get your feet and balance right, when the Lion leaps at you, side step it and put your leg out and trip it up then strangle it. The other point was let it charge you catch its front legs and pull them apart to snap its breast bone. Not taking any credit for it but no Lions
spotted in Chorley recently , just saying.
Nah, quickly put arm in its mouth, reach right in, grab it's tail and turn it inside out.Hi john. I'm still alive today because years ago I was told two things to do if I was ever attacked by a Lion. First get your feet and balance right, when the Lion leaps at you, side step it and put your leg out and trip it up then strangle it. The other point was let it charge you catch its front legs and pull them apart to snap its breast bone. Not taking any credit for it but no Lions
spotted in Chorley recently , just saying.
FrenchieBoy
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Just a few Cougars?Hi john. I'm still alive today because years ago I was told two things to do if I was ever attacked by a Lion. First get your feet and balance right, when the Lion leaps at you, side step it and put your leg out and trip it up then strangle it. The other point was let it charge you catch its front legs and pull them apart to snap its breast bone. Not taking any credit for it but no Lions
spotted in Chorley recently , just saying.
Save a couple for me
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