Residents of far northwest Bexar County are on alert following reports of a "large, long-tailed cat" spotted in a greenbelt near a local home, say authorities. The sighting, which was near the 10400 block of Foxen Way, a neighborhood off Highway 16 north of Helotes, was originally reported by the Bexar County Sheriff's Office and has become a topic of community concern. KSAT reported that the deputies conducted a search in the vicinity but did not locate the animal.
With the safety of residents and their pets in mind, the Bexar County Sheriff's Office issued a statement. "We urge residents in the area to remain vigilant and exercise caution near this area. Please be cautious of outdoor pets, consider keeping them inside during this time, and supervise children when playing outdoors," as reported by KSAT.
Further details of the sighting were provided by the resident whose report initially sparked the notification. Describing the animal as a "large long-tailed, dark-colored cat," this person’s observation has prompted serious consideration and response from the Bexar County Sheriff's Department, as per News 4 San Antonio. Although the creature is unidentified, concerns have arisen about the possibility of it posing a threat to local wildlife or domestic animals. Outdoor pets particularly remain at a hypothetical risk until the nature of the sighting is better understood.
Community members are encouraged to report any new sightings directly to the Bexar County Sheriff's Department at (210) 335-6000, avoiding direct contact with the suspected feline. The advice of authorities remains clear, stressing that children should be closely supervised while playing and outdoor pets should be kept inside as a precaution, to prevent them from becoming prey to the cat that wanders, which has thus far remained at large and unconfirmed, as reported by News 4 San Antonio. The Bexar County Sheriff's Department continues to monitor the situation and will provide updates as necessary to keep the community informed and safe.
