Authorities are investigating the suspected illegal release of two lynx in the Cairngorms National Park, urging the public to stay away.
Cairngorms: So, it looks like two lynx are wandering around the UK countryside after someone might have let them loose illegally. The Cairngorms National Park Authority got the word out on Wednesday evening that these big cats are on the loose.
They’re working with Police Scotland to figure out what happened. The good news is that these lynx are pretty shy, so they’re not likely to bother anyone. A spokesperson from the park said they’re really concerned about the welfare of the lynx and don’t support this kind of thing at all.
If you happen to see a lynx, they’re asking you not to get too close. They’re not dangerous, but it’s best to keep your distance. The police are still looking into the situation, and the park is also helping out with the search.
A spokesperson from the Highland Wildlife Park mentioned they’re on it too, even though these lynx aren’t theirs. They’re teaming up with the police to safely catch the animals. They just want everyone to stay safe and not approach the lynx if they see them.
Police Scotland is asking for help from the public. They’ve spotted the lynx in the Drumguish area near Kingussie. If you see them, don’t go near; just call the police at 101 and mention the incident number they provided.
