WARROAD — A pet bobcat was on the loose Thursday, Sept. 25, near Warroad.
The Roseau County Sheriff's Office informed residents about the missing animal on its Facebook page. According to the sheriff's office, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources learned the bobcat escaped from its owner on Thursday.
Authorities said if you see the animal, do not approach it and call the Minnesota DNR at 507-285-7186 or the Roseau County Sheriff's Office at 218-463-1421.
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