Washington homeowner hears mysterious banging, calls 911 before police find growling bobcat at top of stairs
Video shows a growling bobcat perched atop a Washington homeowner's staircase after police responded to a reported burglary in a neighborhood.
TL;DR
- A homeowner in Kirkland, Washington, called 911 after hearing banging sounds inside their house, suspecting a burglary.
- Responding officers found a bobcat inside the residence, perched at the top of the stairs.
- Police used a drone to monitor the bobcat's movements and safely contained it in a room until wildlife officials arrived.
- The bobcat was sedated and released near Forbes Creek, close to its natural habitat.
- Officials believe the bobcat entered through an open window, possibly attracted by the homeowner's cat.
- Authorities advise residents to give bobcats plenty of space, keep pets indoors, and secure small livestock.