Big Cats
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Black Panther Spotted In Mars Hill, NC
Black Panther seen in Mars Hill, NC, off Big Laurel Rd. My husband
spotted an extremely large black cat. It looked very much like a
cougar, but black. I did not think that panthers existed in this
region, but it was the real deal. Moved to fast for us to get a picture!
This was at approximately 6:20 pm on October 30th 2009.
Black Panthers Sighted Near Fairview, NC
Report from S.G. June, 2010- I live in the Fairview community of
southeastern Buncombe County. In the past 3 weeks, there have
been 5 separate sightings (maybe more by now), of a black
mountain lion in the Old Fort Road/Cliffs of High Carolina area.
According to a map, all but 1 of these sightings have taken place
within a mile of each other. The 5th sighting is about 2 miles away.
These sightings are taking place near the Echo Lake development.
There are reports of dogs being attacked and cats going missing.
The "official" story is that not only do mountain lions not reside in
WNC anymore, black mountain lions don't exist at all. I don't believe
this to be true. Five normal folks, who don't know each other, all
seeing the same thing in the same area, is more than a case of
mistaken identity. I hope someone can get a photograph of
this/these elusive creatures before it gets hit by a car or shot.