A string of bobcat attacks in Prescott, injuring at least three people and three dogs, has been determined to most likely be from the same animal that is now dead, officials say.
The deceased bobcat tested positive for rabies.
Deputies say bobcat attacks like this are extremely rare. They say it’s likely it was only one rabid bobcat, though it’s not officially confirmed.
“In my 12 years in Yavapai County, we’ve only had a small handful of bobcat attacks and it’s been very much like lone incidents," said Jesse Baker with the Arizona Game and Fish Department. So this is definitely out of the ordinary."
Baker said during the last encounter, a victim’s German Shepherd fought back and killed the bobcat. All dogs were vaccinated and the people involved are seeking necessary treatment.
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