Yes, but how many people have been killed by Stingrays? Does it happen or could it happen?
And are you willing to take a chance with someones life?! Your kids?
Bobcats and People
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In Oregon, the number of bobcat encounters is increasing because of an increasing human population in the valleys, foothills, and mountains. Free roaming domestic fowl and small pets could become prey to bobcat. Take precautions to protect them.
Bobcats are generally not considered dangerous to people; and are difficult to see in their natural habitat. It is a rare opportunity to see one. Bobcats that have been fed by people or seem "tame" may become aggressive unexpectedly.
What To Do If You See A Bobcat
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There are no known reports of attacks by bobcats on people, but it is best, as with all wildlife, to avoid threatening or cornering them.
I'm not comfortable enough with "not generally dangerous to humans", to take the risk and MAYBE they won't attack my kids. And this all coming from "animal Lovers"?
Hey, I'm not going to go hunting for Bobcats but if one kept coming in my yard and eating my animals and is on the same property as my kids... I'd kill it too.
Lucky