About 2 years ago, I was departing FW late one morning. My wife and I had just turned onto Bonnet Creek Pkwy., I looked to my rear right along the canal where it is obstructed by view from the road. I always check that way for turkey, deer, armadillos, etc. This day, I saw a Panther walking on the opposite side of the canal. I didn't believe what I was seeing either. I slowed my vehicle down to a crawl so my wife could see & verify that I wasn't crazy.
We watched it slowly walk along the treeline in broad daylight.
If you check google earth, the area adjacent to this area is a large undeveloped tract of woodland/cypress hammock.
I know that most state wildlife agencies state that the Florida Panthers reside only in the Everglades area, but I am pretty sure the big cats do not subscribe to their newsletters. Also, with the exorbitant internet fees WDW charge, they likely forgo this service...
When I lived in California, a mountain lion came down from the hills and carried away a little kid.
About 2 years ago, I was departing FW late one morning. My wife and I had just turned onto Bonnet Creek Pkwy., I looked to my rear right along the canal where it is obstructed by view from the road. I always check that way for turkey, deer, armadillos, etc. This day, I saw a Panther walking on the opposite side of the canal. I didn't believe what I was seeing either. I slowed my vehicle down to a crawl so my wife could see & verify that I wasn't crazy.
We watched it slowly walk along the treeline in broad daylight.
If you check google earth, the area adjacent to this area is a large undeveloped tract of woodland/cypress hammock.
I know that most state wildlife agencies state that the Florida Panthers reside only in the Everglades area, but I am pretty sure the big cats do not subscribe to their newsletters. Also, with the exorbitant internet fees WDW charge, they likely forgo this service...
About 2 years ago, I was departing FW late one morning. My wife and I had just turned onto Bonnet Creek Pkwy., I looked to my rear right along the canal where it is obstructed by view from the road. I always check that way for turkey, deer, armadillos, etc. This day, I saw a Panther walking on the opposite side of the canal. I didn't believe what I was seeing either. I slowed my vehicle down to a crawl so my wife could see & verify that I wasn't crazy.
We watched it slowly walk along the treeline in broad daylight.
If you check google earth, the area adjacent to this area is a large undeveloped tract of woodland/cypress hammock.
I know that most state wildlife agencies state that the Florida Panthers reside only in the Everglades area, but I am pretty sure the big cats do not subscribe to their newsletters. Also, with the exorbitant internet fees WDW charge, they likely forgo this service...