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Wildcat results expected this week 25.03.08

GARDAI are still awaiting results that would confirm whether or not a large wildcat is at large in the countryside around Newtowncunningham.
Dropping samples have been sent away for analysis to ascertain what type of animal is on the loose.
There were a number of reported sightings of a large black cat such as a cougar, or a panther and it is believed the feral cat mauled a flock of sheep in the Ballylawn area of Manorcunningham. The creature was later spotted by locals fleeing the scene across the fields.
Gardai, a local ISPCA inspector and wildlife officers held a meeting in Letterkenny following the sightings as concerns grew about future attacks. They said they were treating the sightings as "extremely serious".
Superintendent Vincent O'Brien's office said there were no further reported sightings last week. A spokesperson said they were expecting the results of the dropping samples sometime this week.
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