Bobcat roaming through yard in Douglas County

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- The Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) released a video, which can be viewed above, of a bobcat roaming through a resident's yard on Sept. 2.

DCSO says they have recieve reports of bobcat sightings from Highlands Ranch to Castle Rock.

The sheriff's office provided the following public safety reminders when encountering a bobcat or other wildlife:

• Keep your distance—admire wildlife from afar.
• Don’t leave food, water bowls, or pet food outside, which can attract wildlife.
• Keep pets close and supervised, especially in the early morning and evening hours when bobcats are most active.
• If you encounter a bobcat, make yourself appear large, make noise, and slowly back away.

"We’re lucky to live in a county where wildlife is part of daily life—let’s keep it safe for both them and us," says DCOS.

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