Published Date:
31 October 2008
FRIDAY 11AM: There has been a further big cat sighting in the area.
Melton damp proofer Mark Bone (46) was driving back from Oakham on Friday when he saw what he described as a 'large black panther'.
He said: "I was about two miles from Burton Lazars when, at about 2.45pm, I saw the panther leap out on to the road and swoop up a road kill pheasant in its jaws.
"The lead car was so close to the panther it had to swerve round it to avoid a collision.
"The panther was jet black in colour and had a long curly tail. It was very exciting to experience first-hand that previous panther sightings are far from myth and are actually very real."
There have been numerous big cat sightings in the area over the years.
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Last Updated:
31 October 2008 9:11 AM
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Source:
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Location:
Melton
