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Big cat sighted

Selkirk Weekend Advertiser: 21st March 2008

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A LOCAL woman out walking her dog near Selkirk spotted a giant cat – but Edinburgh Zoo says it's unlikely the sighting was of a black panther, writes Sally Gillespie.
Walker Linda Connor said the creature was black and bigger than her German Shepherd dog.
A spokesperson for the zoo said they received enquiries about sightings at least three or four times a year from all over Scotland, but usually their experts said claims the animals were big cats were unfounded.
Local farmers Mrs and Mrs Scott Lambie, who have farmed Bridgelands for more than 10 years, haven't seen the animal. Mrs Lambie said: "I've never seen it. I have no idea if there is a big cat there. I wouldn't have thought so, but who knows? My husband's never seen one."
Meanwhile, walk leader Eleanor McCudden is allaying any fears of Selkirk Walking Festival-goers, saying any panther was likely to be scared away by a group of walkers.

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