TWO police and a civilian officer were shocked to see a big black cat run across fields in broad daylight on easter Sunday.
The policemen and their families were stunned after spotting the animal near Hartham Park, Corsham and were left in no doubt that this was indeed a 'big cat'.
The officers were off-duty and walking with their families after lunch when they saw the Panther-like creature running at speed across a field some distance away.
One of the officer's wives, who works for the police in a civilian capacity, said they had no idea it was posisble for big cats to live in the countryside, having recently moved from Bristol.
The sighting took place at around 3.30pm between Weaven Lane, Biddestone and Hartham Park, the stately home that is now a high-tech business park.
The woman, who does not want to be named, added: "We were pointing out Hartham Park to our friends when my husband said 'what's that animal there?' He's got incredible eyesight, but then we all saw it too. It was three fields away and we could see it clearly. It was big, black and running very very fast.
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"It was the size of our German Shephered dog but longer. But it didn't run like a dog at all, it was much smoother and ran lower to the ground.
"It was jet black and we watched it for as long as 20 seconds.
"We all scoffed at first at the idea it was a big cat, but quickly realised that was what we were watching. It was so fast and ran so distinctively. We were all left shocked."
Posted by: Jackie, Devizes on 1:45pm Tue 10 Apr 07
I think that there is something to it. Perhaps those people that are convinced there is not, wouldn't mind wandering about at night in the area with a string of sausages tied round their necks, waving beef steaks and doused in cat pheromones? That way, if they are not attacked, we can all be sure that there's nothing to it. And if they are attacked, we will have much more compelling evidence to support these "sightings".
I think that there is something to it. Perhaps those people that are convinced there is not, wouldn't mind wandering about at night in the area with a string of sausages tied round their necks, waving beef steaks and doused in cat pheromones? That way, if they are not attacked, we can all be sure that there's nothing to it. And if they are attacked, we will have much more compelling evidence to support these "sightings".
[quote][bold]Jackie[/bold] wrote:
I think that there is something to it. Perhaps those people that are convinced there is not, wouldn't mind wandering about at night in the area with a string of sausages tied round their necks, waving beef steaks and doused in cat pheromones? That way, if they are not attacked, we can all be sure that there's nothing to it. And if they are attacked, we will have much more compelling evidence to support these "sightings".[/quote] ... is that how you get your kicks then lol
Jackie wrote:
I think that there is something to it. Perhaps those people that are convinced there is not, wouldn't mind wandering about at night in the area with a string of sausages tied round their necks, waving beef steaks and doused in cat pheromones? That way, if they are not attacked, we can all be sure that there's nothing to it. And if they are attacked, we will have much more compelling evidence to support these "sightings".
Posted by: sarah jane newbury, trowbridge on 8:59pm Tue 10 Apr 07
As I said on the other article about this recently I myself saw a huge cat years ago while I was travelling home on the train from working in an office. I have believed since then there is a panther and I wonder how long they generally live. I think eventually someone will film or photograph it.
As I said on the other article about this recently I myself saw a huge cat years ago while I was travelling home on the train from working in an office. I have believed since then there is a panther and I wonder how long they generally live. I think eventually someone will film or photograph it.
Posted by: sarah jane newbury, trowbridge on 8:59pm Tue 10 Apr 07
As I said on the other article about this recently I myself saw a huge cat years ago while I was travelling home on the train from working in an office. I have believed since then there is a panther and I wonder how long they generally live. I think eventually someone will film or photograph it.
As I said on the other article about this recently I myself saw a huge cat years ago while I was travelling home on the train from working in an office. I have believed since then there is a panther and I wonder how long they generally live. I think eventually someone will film or photograph it.
Posted by: neil bedford, corsham on 1:19pm Tue 17 Apr 07
Some years ago I saw such a creature near my home in South Glos, very early in the morning. I mangaed to get quite close to it before it was spooked by my Alsatian. They are [bold]most certainly[/bold] living in the area. The one which we saw was a sleek black cat significantly larger than my adult Alsatian.
Some years ago I saw such a creature near my home in South Glos, very early in the morning. I mangaed to get quite close to it before it was spooked by my Alsatian. They are most certainly living in the area. The one which we saw was a sleek black cat significantly larger than my adult Alsatian.
[quote][bold]Anon[/bold] wrote:
"It was big, black and running very very fast" .............
Maybe Linford cristie was out for a run?!?[/quote] I Lol'd So Hard
But this thing really scares me. a few of my friends have been talking about it =[
Help Anyone?
Anti-Panther Body Guard Is needed imo
Anon wrote:
"It was big, black and running very very fast" .............
Maybe Linford cristie was out for a run?!?
I Lol'd So Hard
But this thing really scares me. a few of my friends have been talking about it =[
Help Anyone?
Anti-Panther Body Guard Is needed imo
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