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Bobcat Spotted on Kentucky Porch: Increasing Encounters Reported

9/3/2025

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On September 1, 2025, a woman in Villa Hills, Kentucky, spotted a bobcat on her porch.
The bobcat, similar in size to a medium dog, was recorded on video.
A wildlife biologist stated that bobcats are increasingly common in the area but generally avoid human interaction.
They are not typically dangerous unless livestock or small pets are nearby.

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Story summary

On September 1, 2025, a woman in Villa Hills, Kentucky, spotted a bobcat on her porch.
The bobcat, similar in size to a medium dog, was recorded on video.
A wildlife biologist stated that bobcats are increasingly common in the area but generally avoid human interaction.
They are not typically dangerous unless livestock or small pets are nearby.