Submitted by tracynovick t3_109ylr7 in WorcesterMA
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Elan_Morin_Tendronai t1_j411x2w wrote
Watch out at the bars gentleman.
redstarohyeah t1_j413fo0 wrote
I saw one up in a tree in Sutton a few years ago. Hilariously I was told “it was probably kids trying to scare hikers.”
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davidcronenbergscats t1_j413n7z wrote
Oh noooooooooo....the cougaaaaaaaars....this is terrrriiiiiible.
Unlucky-Boot-6567 t1_j41b4rd wrote
Could it have been a bobcat?
superbbuffalo t1_j41f94o wrote
I saw one in Warren several years ago. They’ve been here for a while now.
Healthy_Pay9449 t1_j41g4tq wrote
Protect your necks
Sea_Establishment300 t1_j41jhmo wrote
Saw one in Ashby once
dollrussian t1_j41l5we wrote
If not friend, why friend shaped?
Outlander_ t1_j41l8xf wrote
I saw what I thought was a bobcat crossing the road recently but thought it’s tail was longer than normal. It was near a conservation area in East Brookfield
Neyabenz t1_j41pgiy wrote
I believe MA fish & wildlife has been denying their existence for years when sightings occur. There has been sightings within the last few years near Worcester/Holden line.
One was confirmed cougar roadkill in CT. If there, why not here?
CoolAbdul t1_j41rib2 wrote
What was the name of the bar in the downtown Mariott back in the 80s? That's where they used to gather.
CoolAbdul t1_j41uvdl wrote
Looks to me like the cougars are judiciously avoiding Fitchburg and Leominster.
Shaw_LaMont t1_j421br3 wrote
Likewise in both Townsend and Lunenburg.
kittybelle t1_j425p79 wrote
I saw a roadkill cougar back sometime around 2016/2017 on the Mass Pike between Westborough and Framingham. The animal was as big or bigger than a deer and a long tail -- I am 100% certain it was a cougar.
Enragedocelot t1_j428spr wrote
Wait seriously? Could a bear do this?
DGBD t1_j42cumm wrote
When I was a kid in the mid 90s there was a rumour going around among other kids I knew that there was a cougar on the loose here in Worcester. Was this just my friend group or was this something other kids heard about?
mtbmike t1_j42ftqy wrote
Yeah they only feed on deer and smaller prey. So as long as you’re median Worcester weight (300lbs) you’ll be fine!
Aeschere06 t1_j42hiig wrote
No thanks (:
SweetHatDisc t1_j42hqrp wrote
Anyone who went to Shh Booms back in the day knows cougars have inhabited Worcester for a long time now.
bootboard t1_j42zqfm wrote
I had one advancung on me at Vincent's. I diverted her attention to an older gentleman who was laughing watching her advances, she fell for the bait. His expression changed from amusement to fear instantly. Who's laughing now old timer?
bootboard t1_j42zznf wrote
Not big enough, I'm assuming they mean an adult deer. A baby, maybe but I don't think they store their food the same way.
bootboard t1_j430b9h wrote
As far as I know, cougars don't eat trash
Beez_And_Trees t1_j43730q wrote
This is not news, we already have Clarkies !
JohnnyGoldwink t1_j438s6i wrote
Waluigi3030 t1_j43kg4d wrote
I expect that there are definitely cougars around here in the wild, but they are probably escaped/released pets.
PinkFloyd6885 t1_j43omvx wrote
Man imagine running into one while exploring a cave at purgatory
Ready-Interview-9809 t1_j4412su wrote
Shabooms?
Liqmadique t1_j444r8c wrote
Asking for a friend, what is the cougar bar of choice these days?
CoolAbdul t1_j44adb1 wrote
NovelNo87 t1_j44umki wrote
Oh hell yeah I’m here for it.
New-Vegetable-1274 t1_j46ktpn wrote
Wow, I thought I was old, you remember Shh Booms?
New-Vegetable-1274 t1_j46l4rn wrote
There's actually quite a few in the Quabbin and bear and moose.
SweetHatDisc t1_j46rhgo wrote
I mean, relative term, I never arrived there sober.
Jbergsie t1_j4bp19c wrote
Saw one of them years ago while driving at night around Westfield state right near the Russell line
Prudent-Trip3608 t1_j40yun2 wrote
My uncle saw a deer carcass up in a tree last year in Burriville, RI. They’re around!