Video shows rare glimpse of 'elusive' bobcat at Ohio park

📍 Location

📝 Description

Updated: The recent sighting described as a rare glimpse of an elusive creature at an Ohio park has been identified as a bobcat, not a Bigfoot/Sasquatch encounter. The video was captured on Nov. 21 at Prairie Oaks Metro Park near West Jefferson, Ohio, and posted by Columbus Metro Parks. The post notes that the video timestamp was incorrect. Ohio wildlife officials indicate bobcats are native to the state and populations are expanding, though encounters remain relatively rare in central Ohio.

🔍 Circumstances

Trail-camera video captured in the early morning hours on Nov. 21 at Prairie Oaks Metro Park, near West Jefferson, Ohio. The video timestamp was later corrected by the park system; the clip was released by Columbus Metro Parks describing a rare bobcat sighting.

👤 Physical Description

Bobcat observed in the video; generally characterized by a short, ‘bobbed’ tail, tufted ears, and fur that can range from gray-brown to reddish with darker spots.

ℹ️ Additional Details

The sighting was originally framed as a rare Bigfoot/Sasquatch-type encounter in some outlets, but official coverage identifies it as a bobcat. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources notes bobcats are native and populations are expanding, with sightings becoming more common but still relatively rare in central Ohio. The timestamp on the video was incorrect and has been clarified by the parks department.

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