Police are investigating a number of alleged 'big cat' sightings in the Hillsborough and Dromora areas of Co Down following several animal attacks on sheep.
Farmers in the Hill Road, Ballynahinch Road and
Mullaghdrin Road areas are understood to have found sheep killed in what
have appeared to be violent animal attacks in recent weeks, police have
confirmed.
"Some local residents have also claimed to have seen a 'big cat' in the same general area over a similar period of time," a PSNI spokesperson added. Police are keen to stress that there has been no confirmation of the presence of any 'big cat' in the area.
Investigating officers are appealing for farmers who have lost sheep or other livestock in a similar way recently - or anyone who sees an animal which they believe to be dangerous - to get in contact with them immediately. "Under no circumstances should any wild or undomesticated animal be approached," the spokesperson added. Local police can be contacted on 0845 600 8000.
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"Some local residents have also claimed to have seen a 'big cat' in the same general area over a similar period of time," a PSNI spokesperson added. Police are keen to stress that there has been no confirmation of the presence of any 'big cat' in the area.
Investigating officers are appealing for farmers who have lost sheep or other livestock in a similar way recently - or anyone who sees an animal which they believe to be dangerous - to get in contact with them immediately. "Under no circumstances should any wild or undomesticated animal be approached," the spokesperson added. Local police can be contacted on 0845 600 8000.
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