On Sunday, around 6:p.m., Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a bobcat attack near Inscription Canyon in Prescott.
According to the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO), the bobcat ran off, leaving a male victim with significant injuries; he was subsequently transported to a nearby hospital.
Early Monday morning, YCSO deputies and animal control officers responded to a second attack involving a woman near Greenbrier Drive off Williamson Valley Road—approximately seven and a half miles from the initial incident. Shortly thereafter, a person walking in a nearby neighborhood reported a third attack. During this encounter, the owner’s German Shepherd heroically intervened, successfully fending off and killing the bobcat. The dog sustained injuries and is currently under the care of a veterinarian.
A fourth incident involving another neighbor’s dog has since been reported to YCSO, though the extent of that encounter is not yet known.
YCSO is asking anyone who believes their pet was attacked this weekend in the Williamson Valley area, to report the incident to Game and Fish and seek immediate veterinary treatment.
YCSO says that because this is extremely rare behavior for bobcats, it is likely the same animal was involved in all four incidents; however, this has not yet been officially confirmed. Please continue to remain vigilant. All three victims sustained cuts and bites and are receiving hospital treatment.
I have tried to reply several time already and it never shows up! So one more try.
This is a prime example of why people need to carry for self defense and many do not have large dogs to walk with like the last guy in article did. Many of these attacker animals may have rabies as they do not normally attack like this bobcat did. Now the question is who is going to pay for the possible rabies treatment of both owners and animals (not really we know that its the individual responsibility). Small light weight caliber pistols and revolvers are available and would be appropriate in these instances. JG sales in prescott is a good source for such things.
Prime example of why folks should be carrying for self defense. This could have been ANOTHER example of a person being attacked. There are several small light pistols/revolvers available that would be useful in instances like this since many DO NOT have large dogs walking with them and then they still face the issue of rabies since these attacks are normally induced by the disease. JG Sales in prescott is a good shop to deal with. Reasonable prices and good selections. I would also recommend some training classes or help learning with an experienced friend
Just another example of why folks should
carry for self defense. People are always
Fighting the right for carry but in instances
like this where there may be only an ankle
biter on the leash a well aimed small caliber
shot (take lessons) could prevent these
From happening. JG sales in Prescott is a good
Source of inexpensive weapons. Think about
It.
Just another example of why folks need to
Carry for self defense. There are many
Light weight caliber inexpensive pistols
available to protect yourself with and this
is just a prime example. JG Sales is a reputable
Dealer and is located in Prescott and they
have good prices.