Another caracal knocked down by a vehicle but in Cape Town

Yesterday afternoon, responders from Neighborhood Crime Prevention have been alerted to a caracal that was hit by a motorcar on the high of Suikerbossie close to Llandudno and was nonetheless alive however injured and mendacity on the street.

After being transferred to the Cape of Good Hope SPCA’s specialised wildlife unit, it was discovered that, amongst different accidents, one in every of its legs had been damaged fairly badly; nevertheless, it’s anticipated to make a full restoration.

Additionally learn: Hermes, Cape City’s beloved adventuring caracal, has died

Neighborhood Crime Prevention’s management room obtained a number of Buzzer alerts yesterday afternoon at 14:13 informing it {that a} caracal had been hit by a motorcar on the high of Suikerbossie close to Llandudno and was nonetheless alive however injured and mendacity on the street.

Its responders rushed to the scene, together with Grant Spooner from Marine Scene and SAPS, and transported it to Hout Bay Vet.

The injured wild cat was later transferred to the specialised wildlife unit of the Cape of Good Hope SPCA, which is healthier outfitted to deal with wild animals. Sadly, one in every of its legs has been badly damaged, amongst different accidents; nevertheless, in line with the City Caracal Challenge in Cape City, South Africa, it’s anticipated to get well fully.

It is going to be launched again into the identical space as soon as it has healed.

This incident follows the demise final week of Hermes, one other beloved caracal who was continuously noticed in and across the Metropolis Bowl. Hermes was killed by a motorcar on Philip Kgosana Drive within the early hours of the morning.

Neighborhood Crime Prevention urged drivers to be cautious of wildlife whereas driving, particularly at evening and when it’s raining.

Written by Sarah du Toit

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