A caracal that had recently been on the loose in a suburban Chicago neighborhood has officially been captured, nearly 24 hours after officials warned residents of the exotic cat in the area.
The large cat — a caracal — was located Tuesday morning in Hoffman Estates under the deck of a residence, the police department said. Cell phone video moments after the capture showed at least six officers handling a large cage, with the caracal inside quickly jumping from side to side. Video and photos from the aftermath show the tan cat laying quietly in the large cage with a blanket draped over it, in the flatbed of a pickup truck.
” According to the Village of Hoffman Estates, the caracal had recently been spotted in the area of Della Drive and the Hilldale Golf Course. The police department said it was “unknown” where the large cat came from. “The village is currently working with local and federal agencies for proper removal,” a Monday Facebook post from the police department said, 20 hours before the capture. “We ask that you do not attempt to feed this animal.
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