Burnaby Bae Meets a Whole-Ass Bobcat in Her Backyard 🙀
Burnaby woman comes face-to-face with bobcat in backyard. Okay, so peep this: a Burnaby resident just had a major "OMG nature is wild" moment when a bobcat showed up in her backyard. She sees all kinds of critters usually, but this time she got some advice for when you gotta square up with a bobcat.
TL:DR
Okay, so peep this: a Burnaby resident just had a major "OMG nature is wild" moment when a bobcat showed up in her backyard. She sees all kinds of critters usually, but this time she got some advice for when you gotta square up with a bobcat. Stay strapped with the bear spray!
The Deets
A Burnaby resident, Brenda Lee, was just chilling, gardening in her backyard when she heard the birds going crazy like something was sus. Turns out, it was a whole bobcat just vibing with something in its mouth. 👀
She's used to seeing wildlife 'cause she lives near a creek and Burnaby Lake, so it ain't always crickets for wild sightings. But this bobcat encounter? Wild.
Karly McMullen from WildSafe BC dropped some knowledge on what to do if you ever come face-to-face with a bobcat. First, chill. Don't freak. Keep eye contact, make yourself look big, yell a bit, and back away. Don't even think about running, and def don't turn your back. And if the bobcat tries to throw hands, fight back and hit it with the bear spray. Yes, even on bobcats. You're gonna wanna stay strapped out here, fam!
Apparently, seeing bobcats near cities is kinda rare, but always keep your head on a swivel in areas known for wildlife. And ditch the headphones so you know what's good.
Abbreviations Glossary
| Abbreviation | Full Form |
|---|---|
| Sus | Suspicious, questionable. |
| Wild | Crazy, unbelievable. |
| Vibing | Hanging out, existing. |
| Ain't always crickets | There are usually wild animals. |
| Square up | To confront someone or something. |
| Throw hands | To fight, engage in physical combat. |
| Stay strapped | Carry bear spray. |
| Head on a swivel | Be aware. |
| What's good | To be aware of one's surroundings. |