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Bobcat Hangs Out in Colorado Home, Not Impressed with Capture Efforts
- A bobcat wandered into a home in Ken Caryl, Colorado, on Wednesday and settled on a high shelf by the TV.
- Deputies were called and attempted to lure the bobcat out using TASERs' green laser pointers after the homeowner pointed out its location.
- The bobcat showed no interest in the lasers and remained relaxed before eventually leaving on its own through the open back door.
- The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office posted a video with the comment, "Guess some intruders just aren't dazzled by our high-tech tricks."
- The incident suggests that laser pointers may not effectively coax wild animals like bobcats, as this one ignored the deputies' attempts entirely.
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‘Here, little kitty!’ Bobcat surprises Jeffco woman in her living room
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Bobcat hangs out in Colorado home, not impressed with capture efforts
By Jennifer McRae Click here for updates on this story KEN CARYL, Colorado (KCNC) — A bobcat was found inside a home in Ken Caryl, Colorado and wasn’t in a big hurry to leave. The wild cat was found cozied up behind a TV and that’s when Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies had an idea. They thought it would be a good idea to use a TASER’s green laser to coax out the cat. The bobcat had other plans, showed no interest in playing with the deput…
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