Lynx in New York came unexpectedly close to people: this happens extremely rarely

In the cemetery of St. Alphonse in Tupper Lake (New York) they noticed a walking lynx. It is located less than a mile (about 1 km) from the city. Writes News10.

Rebecca Klimek saw the lynx while heading to the cemetery with her mom Paula Churko Hoffey and sister Heather Hansen. Bigfrog104.

“We stopped to find the graves of my beloved grandparents. We turned a corner and this absolutely beautiful lynx was right in the middle of the road,” said Rebecca.

Klimek slowly followed the cat in her car to take a picture of her: "We lost the predator in the forest."

Returning to the cemetery after the lynx left, Klimek said she realized that the beautiful creature was standing right in front of her grandfather's grave.

“I can’t explain it, but it means so much to me. It was an absolutely spiritual moment for me,” she added.

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Lynxes in New York

Lynxes can be found in the Adirondacks, Catskills, and Taconic regions of New York. The study found that there are about 5 bobcats for every 100 square miles (259 sq km) in the Adirondacks and about 16 lynxes for every 100 square miles in the Catskills.

Although the population of these animals in New York is stable, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will continue to monitor bobcat populations to determine if any important changes are occurring.

Lynxes are naturally reclusive, experts say, so they are rarely seen. While big cats don't usually pose a serious danger to humans, it's wise to close garages and make houses less inviting so they don't seek warm shelter.

Lynx hunting season

Lynx hunting season in New York begins in October. Hunters do not need to obtain an additional zone extension permit in order to hunt, but a hunting license is required.