Search for lynx in wild cat sightings

Jan 14 2009 by Tony Henderson, The Journal

Incidents

BIG cat claims have included:

A mother and cub seen three years ago at Elwick, near Hartlepool, and another sighting by a farm worker in the same area two years ago

A road kill dead lynx in a roadside ditch near Hexham in 2007

A big cat spotted at the roadside by a police car driver near Hexham, which loped away as the vehicle’s video was being switched on

The most recent incident was from Slaley Forest in Northumberland

Droppings found at Whorlton near Barnard Castle were sent for analysis and confirmed as big cat.

Appeal for witnesses

AN appeal was made yesterday for people who think they have seen big cats to contact the conference organisers.

The aim is to make a video of people’s experiences to show at the event.

The conference Big Cats in Britain – The Witnesses Speak, will run from March 20-22 at Marton Country Club and Hotel on Teesside.

To contribute, contact ian.bond105@ntlworld.com