Overview
- Carson Bender, 19, turkey hunting on private land near Nekoosa, filmed a bobcat estimated at about 25 pounds stalking him before it lunged and grabbed his arm.
- He said he shook the animal off within seconds and later saw a doctor for minor scratches.
- He returned to the same spot the next morning to continue his turkey hunt.
- The clip on his Instagram is the primary source driving news coverage of the encounter.
- Experts note bobcats may move toward turkey calls, yet attacks on people are rare, a point outlets underscored with Big Cat Rescue figures.