Long Island lynx on the loose found in Central Islip, taken to Smithtown nature center
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. -- An exotic cat that was roaming around parts of Long Island has been captured.
Suffolk County police responded to a 911 call about a cat on the loose at around 3:30 a.m. Friday on Hawthorne Avenue in Central Islip.
Police, the SPCA and Strong Island Animal Rescue League worked together to capture the lynx, which was roaming around since Tuesday.
"Fortunately this turned out well. No indication that there were any animals hurt or killed, any pets that were hurt or killed, or obviously any people having been bitten. But it could've turned out very differently as well, so we're grateful," said Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone.
The lynx was taken to Sweetbriar Nature Center in Smithtown to be checked by a veterinarian.