The story of the bobcat has been attracting attention, along with both support and concern about her recovery from a lengthy surgery that lasted over four and a half hours.
This story reached the Evening Sun in Adams County, where the woman who accidentally hit the bobcat learned about its condition. We received a call from her husband, who was elated to learn that the bobcat had been taken to a rehabilitation center and was recovering. His wife had been distressed about the incident, and he helped remove the bobcat from the grill of her car as her head was stuck in the grill. And he also shared the photos of the incident before and after.
After the accident, which occurred at 9 PM on Saturday, he had nowhere to place the bobcat but in the back of his truck. He took it home and monitored its condition until about 1 AM on Sunday. Frustrated, he called 12 different rescues before reaching the Fairfield non-emergency dispatcher, who then contacted the game warden for assistance.
Nick and Michelle, the couple involved, are relieved to know that the bobcat is on the mend. While Michelle is upset about what happened, she finds comfort in knowing that the animal is receiving rehabilitation. The pictures of the incident are astonishing, showing that the car was driven with the bobcat in the grill, yet it did not suffer more extensive injuries and survived.
We are monitoring the bobcat closely every day, as its rehabilitation will be long and costly, particularly due to the amount of meat required for its diet. We are incredibly grateful for the outpouring of support and donations we have received. Thank you from all of us here at Raven Ridge for your generosity, which enables us to provide the best possible care for this animal.