**HEADLINE:** Bobcat Found Inside Colorado Home, Shows Apathy Towards Laser Pointers
**DENVER, CO** – In a bizarre incident that has left local animal control officers and wildlife experts scratching their heads, a bobcat was discovered inside a Colorado home, only to show a surprising lack of interest in laser pointers.
The unusual encounter took place on Tuesday evening in the Denver suburb of Wheat Ridge, where homeowner Sarah Johnson reported hearing strange noises coming from her basement. Upon investigation, she was shocked to find a bobcat rummaging through her storage room.
“I was making dinner when I heard a thud and some rustling sounds,” Johnson explained in an interview. “At first, I thought it was just the house settling, but then I heard it again, and I went to check it out. That’s when I saw the bobcat.”
Wildlife control officers were quickly called to the scene, and they managed to coax the bobcat into a secure enclosure. However, things took an unexpected turn when attempts were made to use laser pointers to distract the animal.
“I’ve never seen anything like it,” said Tom Harris, a wildlife control officer with the Colorado Department of Wildlife. “We tried shining laser pointers at the bobcat to try and calm it down, but it just didn’t seem to care. It was like it was completely unbothered by the bright lights.”
Despite the unusual display of apathy, the bobcat was safely relocated to a nearby wildlife sanctuary for further care and rehabilitation.
“It’s not uncommon for wild animals to be stressed or agitated in new environments, but this bobcat seemed almost… bored,” said Dr. Jane Smith, a wildlife expert with the University of Colorado. “We’re still trying to understand why it didn’t react to the laser pointers, but it’s possible that it’s just a unique individual.”
The bobcat, estimated to be around 2 years old, is currently receiving medical attention and care at the sanctuary. Its future plans are still uncertain, but one thing is clear: this bobcat is not easily impressed.
As for Johnson, she’s just relieved that the ordeal is over. “I’m just glad that the situation was resolved without anyone getting hurt,” she said. “And who knows, maybe the bobcat just wasn’t that into laser pointers.”
The incident has left many in the community wondering about the unusual behavior of the bobcat and the importance of keeping wildlife wild. As for the bobcat, it seems it’s just taking things one paw at a time.
