Overview

• Authorities say the animal escaped from its owner near Warroad and remains at large as of Friday.
• Residents are instructed not to approach the bobcat and to report sightings to the Minnesota DNR at 507-285-7186 or the Roseau County Sheriff at 218-463-1421.
• The Roseau County Sheriff’s Office said the Minnesota DNR received the escape report on Thursday.
• Bobcats are classified as regulated animals in Minnesota, with ownership typically limited to accredited zoos, wildlife sanctuaries, and individuals holding state-issued permits.
• It remains unclear whether the owner holds the required permit, and no capture has been announced.