SMITHFIELD, R.I (WPRI) — A bobcat was recently captured on camera in Smithfield.
Smithfield Animal Control said the feline was roaming the area of Mann School Road.
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In recent months, bobcat sightings have been reported in Cumberland , Coventry and Warwick .
The R.I. Department of Environmental Management (DEM) said bobcats may go after small pets, but don’t pose a threat to humans.
Any bobcat sightings and other wildlife observations can be reported to the DEM through its website .
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